chapters 1 & 2 Flashcards

thinking like a scientist (4 cards)

1
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what are the steps of the scientific process?

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observation, inference, testing, and conclusion

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2
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how do scientists test hypotheses?

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by setting up a controlled experiment in which only one variable is changed

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3
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how does a scientific theory develop?

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a hypothesis is drawn from groups of data/evidence

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4
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how do scientists communicate results?

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by publishing scientific journals/papers

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