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11 Cards in this Set
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What is hypothesis?
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A statement that uses a few observations
An idea based on observations without experimental evidence |
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What is a theory?
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uses many observations & has loads of expeimental evidence. - can be applied to unrelated facts.-flexible enough to be modified
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What is a law?
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-stands the test of time, often without change.-experimentally confirmed over & over.- has uniformity & is universal.
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What is the scientific method?
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Is method used to solve problems and answer questions.
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What is the problem?
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What is your goal or question you trying to answer.
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What is the 3rd step to scientific method?
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Materials List all supplies and equipment used in conducting experiment. List all the ingredients in your procedure.
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What is the 4th step of the scientific method?
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Procedure a step by step description of how you conducted your experiment
Be clear about variables &control. Make sure someone can easily follow it. |
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What is the 5th step of the scientific method?
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Observations,data, results in the form of a statement that explains or interpret the data. It can be in the form of a graph raw data,or summarization of data.
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What is the 6th step of the scientific method?
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Conclusion is a summary of the research and result of the experiment. This where you answer your problem and data support your hypothesis or not
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What is a control of the experiment?
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It is that part of the experiment that does not change. It what you use compare your results to.
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What is that part of the experiment that changes?
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A variable. You can have several variable but not too many to test.
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