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What are the goals of research?
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1. Measurement and Description
2. Understanding and Prediction 3. Application and Control |
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How many steps are there in a scientific investigation?
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5 steps
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Step 1
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Formulate a hypothesis
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Step 2
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Design the study ( Putting the hypothesis to test)
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Step 3
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Collect the data
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Step 4
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Analyze the data and draw conclusions
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Step 5
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Report the findings
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What is an Independent Variable?
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A condition or event that an experimenter varies in order to see its impact on another variable.
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What is a Dependent Variable?
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The variable that is thought to be affected by manipulation of the independent variable.
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When do correlations exist?
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When two variables are related to each other.
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Give an example of a positive correlation
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If your High school GPA was good, your College GPA will most likely be good.
If your High School GPA was poor, your College GPA will most likely be poor. |
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Give an example of a negative correlation
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The more absences you have in a class, the lower your exam scores will be.
The less absences you have in a class, the higher your exam scores will be. |
