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| an explanation based on many observations during repeated experiments that it valid only if it is consistent with observations, makes predictions that can be tested, and is the simplest explantion |
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| statement of fact meant to explain something in nature and is accepted to be true and universal ex. newtons 2 law of motion |
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| an experiment in which only one variable, the manipulated variable, is deliberately changed at a time |
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| senses that we use to gather information about the world around us. |
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| Qualitative Observation (Quality) |
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| made with our senses. color, shape, feel, taste and sound |
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| how many, will always have a number. based on measurement |
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| a logical interpretation of an event that is based on observations and prior knowledge. |
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| the manipulated variable, the condition/factor that you manipulate or change in the experiment |
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| the responding variable, usually what you are measuring |
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1.Respond to environment
2. Energy (Obtain and use materials and energy)
3. dna
4. reproduce
5. organization (cells, tissues, organs, etc)
6. growth and development
7. evovles and adapts
8. regulates internal evironment |
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| Steps to Scientific Method |
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1. choose a problem
2. research your problem
3. Develop a hypothesis
4. design an experiment
5. test you hypothesis
6. organize your data
7. draw conclusions |
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| suggested explantion to a problem or observation based upon known information |
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| statement of fact meant to explain something in nature. it is accepted to be true and universal. |
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| hypothesis that has been tested and supported by a great amount of evidence over a long period of time |
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| used to test a hypothesis |
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| anything that can affect the result of an experiment |
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| part within the experiment that is mainted without change in order to provide a comparison for the part of the experiment containing the variable |
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| observations and measurment made during an experiment |
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| a summary that explains whether or not the data support the hypothesis |
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| new use to which results are put or new technique delevoped |
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| design and carry out an experiment |
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| make observations and record data |
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| organize and analyze data |
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