The scientific method Flashcards
1
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Biology
A
the study of living things
2
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Observation
A
when something is noticed
3
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Control
A
a comparison for the test experiment
4
Q
Principle/Law
A
arises from a theory when it is seen always to be true under all conditions over a long period of time
5
Q
Theory
A
an explanation based on repeating hypotheses and experimentation
6
Q
Conclusion
A
a summary of the results of an experiment
7
Q
Data
A
the information gathered in experiments
8
Q
Experiment
A
designed to test a hypothesis
9
Q
Scientific Method
A
an attempt at using an organised approach to solving problems
10
Q
Hypothesis
A
an educated guess based on observations
11
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Replicate
A
a repeat of an experiment
12
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Double blind
A
means that both the investigator and the participant are unaware of the nature of the treatment the participant is receiving
