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Information in this class is collected using the...
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Scientific Method
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SCIENTIFIC PROCESS
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Make an observation.
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Step 2
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Develop a hypothesis - A hypoth is a proposed explanation for your observation.
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Deductive reasoning: if hypothesis is true then I predict that....
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Step 4
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Test your prediction
You can test predictions by survey and experiment |
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A good Hypothesis must be?
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Testable and falsifiable.
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Step 5
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Accept, Reject or modify your hypothesis.
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Vitamin C does
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Not reduce a cold..
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Based on medical knowledge: does vitamin C affect cold susceptibility?
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No
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Is it possible to prove a hypothesis absolutely true?
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No, but it can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Define Scientific theory:
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An explanation supported by rigorous tests and experiments proven beyond a readonable.
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Virus do what?
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Virus trick host cells - body makes multiple cells - Virus attacks cells.
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Why do you give the control group "Sham tea"?
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Belief factor
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What is a placebo
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Sugar pill.
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