Unit 1- Scientific Investigation Flashcards

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Scientific Method

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The process by which scientists approach their work.

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Step 1

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Ask Questions
- A scientific investigation typically begins with observations.
- The questions that are asked should be measurable and answerable with experiments.

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Step 2

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Perform Background Research

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Step 3

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Establish Your Hypothesis
- A hypothesis should be based on scientific knowledge and must be logical.

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___________ is a tentative explanation for a set of observations.

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Hypothesis

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Step 4

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Test Your Hypothesis

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Step 5

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Analyze The Results and Draw a Conclusion

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Step 6

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Communicating Results

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