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23 Cards in this Set
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Science is the study of ________ using ________ . |
nature and it's laws experiments and observations |
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Scientific Method Scientists follow _______ in order to investigate and answer ________ about the world. |
Steps and Questions |
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Scientific Method is a method of investigation used to ______, explore, and solve problems. |
Identify |
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Problem Ask a question based on __________: -Always in the form of a ______. Example "What is the effect of something on something?" -Should be _________. -Should be _________. |
observations question specific. original and of interest. |
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Research Gather information about the ______ and for the ________. -Keep a ________ of all research. |
problem experiment Log Book |
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Research -Research the ________ and ________ _______.-Use a _____ of sources. -Information should be ______. |
dependent
independent variable variety current |
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Dependent is: The ______ that is observed and ______ in the experiment. |
response measured |
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Independent is: What is ______, or _______ in the experiment. |
manipulated changed |
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Controlled is: _______ that are kept the ____. |
Factors same. |
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Hypothesis -Form ______ that purposes an ______ to the problem or the question asked. -Predicts the _____ of the experiment. -Based on _____. |
statement answer results research |
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Hypothesis -In the form of an __,___ statement.-Includes ______ and ________ ________. -Must be _______. |
If, Then
independent and dependent variables testable |
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Experiment Design and plan an experiment to ___ the hypothesis. -List all ______ -Provide ______ _____ ___ ______ to conduct the experiment. -Should be ______ so that anyone can duplicate the experiment. |
test materials step by step directions specific |
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Experiment -Include _______ ________. -Experiment must have 3 trials -Gather materials and _______ ___ _______ |
safety procedures
conduct the experiment |
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Collect Data Record all _______, ______, and _________ of the experiment. -Keep a log book, and make _____ ______. -Create _____ _____ to record information. -Collect _______ and ______ data. |
observations, measurements, and results daily entries data tables qualitative and quantitative |
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Qualitative |
Observed with your senses. |
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Quantitative |
Measured, counted or calculated. |
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Analyze Data Organize the ____, and look for _______ that _______ or _______ the hypothesis. -Create a chart or _____ -Summarize the chart/graph in _______ form. -Determine any _____ |
data, trends, support, reject graph paragraph trends |
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Bar Graph |
Compares different groups of data. |
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Pie Chart |
Shows percentages of a whole |
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Line Graph |
Shows change in data over time. |
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Conclusion ________ the results of the experiment. -______ the problem and hypothesis -State whether the date _____ or _______ the hypothesis and why -State which ______, if any, could have effected the results of the experiments |
Summarize Restate supports or rejects variables |
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Conclusion -Explain any differences between the _______ and the ______ _______-List any ______ _______ and how they could be corrected next time -Make ________ for improvement and/or further study |
results initial research
problems encountered recommendations |
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Citations & Acknowledgements Recognize _____ used and _____ ______ throughout conducting the experiment -____ all sources used -Give ______ and _____ to those who helped with the project, supplies, and expenses |
sources, support received Cite credit, thanks |
