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24 Cards in this Set
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Science
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A process that uses logic and prior knowledge to answer questions. It doesn't have to be a lab experiment to be considered science.
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Scientific Method
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A process of doing science.
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Observation
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Things you notice about your surroundings that can be detected by using any of your senses.
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Purpose
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A question you ask about the observations you made.
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Hypothesis
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A testable answer to your questions that are based on logic.
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Experiment
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Testing a hypothesis by collecting data. A data table is often used.
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Analysis and Conclusion
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Evaluating your data to see if you hypothesis is correct. Many times a graph is used to show data.
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Repeat
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Repeat is the sixth and final step in the scientific method. When you ahve finally reached a conclusion you must repeat your steps to recheck your work.
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Theory
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When you have finally gathered enough data to ensure your hypothesis is correct you can turn your conclusion into a theory.
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Qualitative
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Data collected having to do descriptions.
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Quantitative
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Data collected having to do with numbers and measurements.
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Direct Observations
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Observations you can directly see.
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Indirect Observations
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Things you observe by using your other senses besides sight.
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Inferences
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Something you assume to be true based on your prior knowledge.
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Variables
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Conditions that change during an experiment.
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Independent Variables
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The variable you can control.
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Dependent Variable
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A variable that changes as a result or the independent variable.
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Controlled Experiment
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An experiment that tests the changes as a result of one independent variable at a time.
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Control Group
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The test group where the independent variable is not changed.
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Experimental Group
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The test group where the independent variable is changed.
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Metric System
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The universal measurement system for scientists. It's used all over the world and based on the number of ten.
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Meter
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A meter measures length
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Liter
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A liter measures volume.
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Gram
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A gram measures mass
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