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Apply the scientific method by designing a properly controlled experiment |
there are three pots filled with water
Pot 1 - Regular Water Pot 2 - Water and salt Pot 3 - Water with sugar
Pot 1 is the controlled because it is not changed |
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Distinguish between the independent and the dependent variable of an experiment |
the independent variable is the variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher, and the dependent variable is the response that is measured |
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Draw a graph with proper labels |
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Discuss the difference between qualitative and quantitative data |
Quantitative observation is using numerical data such as how many minutes, degrees, and anything else with a number. Qualitative observation is the quality of something such as color, shape, texture, |
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Describe what would happen to a controlled experiment if each of the following occurred; sample size to small, experiment not repeated, missing a controlled group, more than one variable |
One thing you do wrong the whole experiment could mess up you need to be careful and do everything correctly |
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Describe the difference between a hypothesis, scientific theory, and law |
A hypothesis is a statement that can be tested.
A theory is a general principle or body of principles that has been developed to explain a wide variety of phenomena.
A law is a mathematical relationship that is consistently found to be true. |
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Describe how using science involves understanding its context in society and its limitations |
Science teaching everything you can think of. Moving a ball is science, Touching the table is science, are brain is science. |
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Explain the traits of a good scientist |
Open minded, Well Rounded, Creative, Smart. Easy Going |
