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Scientific method is |
An organized way of learning about the natural world |
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Scientists are usually people who |
Have an interest in learning about the natural world scien |
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Scientific observation is |
Evidence gained by using the five senses |
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A scientific theory is an explanation of observations |
Made up by one or more scientists |
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When scientists attempt to test a theory or law, they develop a hypothesis which is |
A tentative answer that can be tested (an educated guess) |
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Science does not always provide us with the answers to problems we want. This is because |
Science is a way of seeing and learning, not a set of rules for the natural world |
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Pseudo-science is the practice of |
Presenting non scientific evidence in a way to make it look like science |
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Microscopic organisms can be seen by humans because of the _________ of the microscope |
Invention |
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Ethics in Science |
Honesty- no fraud, fabrication, or misrepresentation of data Carefulness- avoid careless errors Intellectual freedom- pursue new ideas and criticize old ones Openness- allow others to see your work and share all experimental details Credit- don't copy, give credit Public responsibility- report after verification by other scientists |
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In most scientific inquiries you start with a |
Question |
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A hypothesis allows you to |
Make a prediction that can be tested |
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Quantitate measurements include |
Numerical data |
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The most common way that scientists communicate their findings is by |
Writing a lab report |
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Order of scientific method |
Question Hypothesis Design a method Materials Observations Conclusion Verification |
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Multicellular organisms use mitosis for |
Growth, repairing damaged tissue |
