Teas V Science Section: Scientific Reasoning

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Reasons for conducting scientific investigations.

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identify potential problems and to create solutions to those problems before they actually occur

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Results of Investigations

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New innovations may arise that not only solve a problem but may lead to the creation of consumer products that provide a greater standard of living.

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Hypothesis

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an explanation formulated to answer the questions being investigated, has at its essence a statement that can be tested.

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Steps for forming a hypothesis

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1.Identify the problem: Observe and determine the problem to be investigated.
2. Ask questions: ask questions and attempt to formulate a solution the problem
3. Formulate a hypothesis: formulate explanations to answer questions. This involves making predictions that follow from the initial statement of the problem.

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Testing a hypothesis

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systematically identifying the variables involved, followed by creating a plan of action that involves observation and experimentation.

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Scientific Method (Argument) Steps

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1. Problem identification
2. Question asking
3. Hypothesis development
4. Data collection and experimentation
5. Analysis
6. Conclusion

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Data Collection

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collect data throughout the scientific process to test the hypothesis or predictions in a controlled environment. Steps: Observation, Measurement, Samples, Organization

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Experimentation

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Involves comparing a control group and an experimental group. The two groups both equally represent a population. The difference is that the experimental group is different from the control group based on one variable.

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Analysis

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Scientists must analyze data collected during experimentation. The researchers must determine if the data is reliable and whether or not it supports the hypothesis.

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Conclusion

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The purpose of the scientific process is to develop a conclusion. Scientists produce models to represent the explanations supported by the data.

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Two reasons why scientific research is dependent on technology

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advanced technology I used to generate graphs, and provide numerical models to describe mathematical relationships.

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Why is mathematics necessary for scientific research

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if mathematics was not used, the best scientific descriptions would be purely qualitative in nature. No modern conveniences could exist without mathematics, because creation of all technology is ultimately mathematical.

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Communication and its relation to mathematics and technology

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The sharing of information within corporate entities has been revolutionized with modern technology and is experiencing continual growth of intranet capabilities.

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Paradigm Shift

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alternative explanations that are in direct opposition to previous understandings

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Deductive Reasoning

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a method whereby conclusions follow from general principles.

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Inductive Reasoning

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a method of arriving at general principles from specific facts.

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Changes to Theories

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scientific theories have been revised throughout history as new methods and techniques of investigation have become available.