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17 Cards in this Set
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What are the Characteristics of science |
Limited dynamic predictive amoral and repeatable and systematic |
6 of them |
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How do they influence what science can and can't do? |
Limited in scope cannot use to prove or disprove supernatural. |
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Differences between observational modeling and experimental science |
Observation is descriptive, modeling uses math, experimental most robust with controlled experiments |
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Steps of the scientific method are; |
Initial observation, collect pertinent information, formulate hypothesis, test hypothesis, interpret data, draw conclusion, application and communication. |
8 steps |
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Control group and experimental group differ In that... |
Control group lacks variable of interest. Experimental group contains a single variable of interest |
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Dependant variable is... |
Outcome of experiment |
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Independent variable is... |
The variable of interest found in exp. Group |
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Controlled variable is... |
Variable found in exp. Group and control group. Held constant between the two. |
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Hypothesis is...? |
Low level of validity in science. Tested with few experiments. |
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Theory is? |
A broad generalization that explains numerous observations ex. Big bang evolution |
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Law is? |
Highest level of validity. Still subject to change |
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Null hypothesis is... |
The Hypothesis that states no difference |
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Alternate hypothesis is... |
The Hypothesis with an increase or decrease |
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Intrinsic ethics are... |
Peer review. Necessary for honesty. Originate within science |
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Extrinsic ethics are... |
Originate outside of science, controversial research such as animal research. Disputed by society. |
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3 states of matter are... |
Solid. Fixed volume and shape Liquid. Fixed volume dynamic shape Gas. Dynamic volume and shape |
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Examples of Organic and inorganic lifeforms are? |
Organic is any compound formed by living organisms. Inorganic is the opposite such as plastic. |
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