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Definition of Science
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an organized way of gathering and analyzing evidence about the natural world
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Step 1
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Observation
Gathered through senses/tools Noticing things in your natural world Ex: There are Asian Carp in Lake Michigan. |
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Step 2
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Question
Based of observations FRQ: "What effect does...have on..." |
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Step 3
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Hypothesis
A suggested answer the the problem/question Based on research Testable Predicts outcome |
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Step 4
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Experiment
- Procedure that tests the hypothesis - Good/valid experiment only has one variable (factor being changed) - Scientist changes one factor and observes/measures what happens (controlled experiment) -Scientist makes an effort to keep factors constant so that they won't affect the outcome (control variables) - CONTROLS AREN'T BEING TESTED; can be used for comparison - Factor that is changed (independent/manipulative variable) - Factor that is changed/measured (dependent/responsive variable) - Best to make several trials w/each indep. variable - Valid experiment has two groups: control (normal/original) and experimental (gets changed) |
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Step 5
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Data
Results of the experiment May be quantitative (numbers) or qualitative (descriptions |
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Step 6
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Conclusion
The possible answer to the hypothesis based on the data obtained |
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Step 7
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Retest
In order to verify the results, experiments must be retested |
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Cells
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Cells are the smallest unit of life
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