scientific stuff with terms Flashcards

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What is the final step of the scientific method?

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Analyze- review all testing, hypotheses, and data to make larger meaning about your question.

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What is the definition for inference?

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When you have an inference, you are interpreting the things you observe. Inferences are based on reasoning you from what you already know.

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What is the second step in the scientific method?

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Test- the questions that are testable must be evaluated systematically and repeatedly.

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What is the definition for hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question.

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What is the third step in the scientific method?

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Conclude- evaluating evidence gathered from your testing and comparing it to your original hypothesis.

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What are the skills of an scientist?

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First is observing, second is inferring, the third is predicting, fourth is classifying, and the final skill is making models.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Question- the scientific method can only address questions with observable evidence.

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What are the steps of the scientific method?

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Question- the scientific method can only address questions with observable evidence.
Test- the questions that are testable must be evaluated systematically and repeatedly.
Conclude- evaluating evidence gathered from your testing and comparing it to your original hypothesis.
Analyze- review all testing, hypotheses, and data to make larger meaning about your question.

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