The Scientific Method Flashcards
1
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Hypothesis
A
An educated guess based of observations
2
Q
Observation
A
When something is noticed
3
Q
Theory
A
Explanation based on repeated hypothesis and experiments
4
Q
Principle/Law
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Arises from a theory when it is seen always to be true under all conditions over a long period of time
5
Q
Control = Comparison
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Something that is changed in each experiment
6
Q
Double Blind Testing
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When The investigator and participants are unaware of the nature of the treatment the participant is receiving
7
Q
Limitations
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- Lack of knowledge
- Difficulty in interpreting results
- Accidental discoveries
