The scientific method vocab Flashcards
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scientific method
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approach to acquire knowledge through the observation of phenomena
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Experiment
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an observation of natural phenomena tested in a controlled and repeatable process and a rational conclustion can be made
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Hypothesis
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a tentative and testable explanation for an observation or a series of observations
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theory
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a tested explanation of basic natural phenomema
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law
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a statement that summarizes a vast number of experimental observations, and describes or predicts some aspect of the natural world
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precision
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agreement among repeated measurements
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accuracy
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agreement between a measured value and the accepted or true value
