Science

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Scientific Method

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a systematic process used to gather evidence & solve a problem. Know the Steps! Galileo

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Problem/Purpose

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Step #1 Figure out the question you want to answer with this expierement. find the purpose

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Gathering Information/Research

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Gathering Information/Research
Background info is obtained in class or information may be gathered from observation before beginning

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Hypotheses

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#3
answers the question in the problem and tries to explain a relationship between variables

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Experimentation

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A- List all supplies neeed in column format
B-Procedure- state in specific what you will do
indicate what you are using as control

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Analayze Experimental Results

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conduct the expierement, collect and document data carefully. Data should be organized in charts and graphs.

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conclusion

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Claim- Hypothesis Correct?
Evidence- Data supports claim
Reasoning- why, how, variables, problems

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Variable

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factors that affect the results of an expierent. Only 1 per experiment

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Dependent Variable

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the variable in an experiment that changes in response to choices by the experimenter:this variable is plotted on the y-axis of a graph: the factor measured in an experiment (time speed, distance)

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Independent Variable

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the variable in an ex. that is manipulated by the experimenter and that causes changes in the dependent variable in the ex. x-axis of graph:single factor that the experiment changes and compares

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Control

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standard for comparison in an experiment

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constant

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parts of an experiment that remain the same

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Hypothesis

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a prediction that can be tested by experimentation

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Conclusion

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evalution of hypothesis as a result of data/experimentation

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Kilo

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k,1000

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Hecto

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h, 100

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Milli

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m, .001 1/1000

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Centi

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c, .01, 1/100

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Weight

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measures the force of gravity on an object

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Mass

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the amount of matter in an object

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Volume

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ml or L (liquid) or cm3 (solid) the amount of space an object occupies

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Meter

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m, unit used to measure length

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Liter

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L, unit used to measure liquid volume

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Gram

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g, unit used to measure mass

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Displacement

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finding the volume of irregular shaped objects. Grad cylinder & water

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Density

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the amount of matter in a given volume. The compactness of matter D=M/V (mass divided by volume) g/cm3 solid or g/mL (liquid). Water ahs a density of 1.0 gram/mL, over 1 sinks, under 1 floats

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Observation

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information gathered by senses

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Inference

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conclusion drawn from an observation

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Prediction

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predict the future based on past experiences

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Data

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numerical information(Quantitative)
Classify- Group objects based on similar characteristics

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Theory

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an explanation based on observations, data and experiements, tested many times.

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Fact

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truth based on data

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Science

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the process of trying to understand the world, body of knowleddge based on the learning of nature through observations and the scientific method

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Superstition

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an irrational belief that an object, an action or a circmstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome. made by ignorance of the laws of nature

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Law

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proven theory tested over time