The Scientific Method Flashcards
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Hypothesis
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An educated guess based on observations
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Observation
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When something is noticed
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Experiment
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Designed to test a hypothesis
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Data
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Measurements and information gathered from experiments
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Conclusion
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Summary of the results of an experiment
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Theory
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Hypothesis that has been supported through many different experiments
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Principle/law
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Theory that is shown as valid after being fully tested over a long period of time
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Variable
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Factor that may change in an experiment
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Control
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Provides a comparison against the actual experiment
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Replicate
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Repeat of an experiment
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Double blind
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Neither tester or participant know what treatment is the placebo
