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Science |
Study of natural things around us |
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Biology |
This is the branch of science that involves the study of living things. |
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The scientific method |
The scientific method is a systematic approach to investigating inquiries that arise from an observed natural phenomenon. |
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The scientific method involves |
*Make observation *Identify problem *Formulate hypothesis *Design experiment *Conduct experiment *Analyse results and draw conclusion. *Share findings. *Accept hypothesis. *Theory *Law |
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Klinostat(clinostat) |
A rotating device that is used to investigate gravitropism in plants |
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Hypothesis |
A hypothesis is a reasonable explanation for a particular observation or natural phenomenon. |
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Theory |
This is when a hypothesis has been tested and found to be repeatedly correct within the limits of available evidence. It incorporates a number of verified hypothesis. |
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Law (principle) |
This is when a theory has been extensively tested and proven to be true. It must hold up to new discoveries, improved technology and continual experimentation |
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Pencilin was discovered by |
Sir Alexander Fleming while he was studying the growth of a certain type of bacterium(staphylococcus). |
