science method Flashcards

(20 cards)

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scientific methods

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a series of steps followed to solve problems

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hypothesis

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an explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested

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variable

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a factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypothesis

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controlled experiment

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an experiment that tests only one factor at a time by using a comparison of a control group with an experimental group

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5
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Meters

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The fundamental unit of length in the metric system

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liter

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a metric unit of captivity formerly defined as the volume

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Gram

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a metric unit of mass equal to one thousand of a kilogram

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volume

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the amount of space that a substance or object or object occupies

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Mass

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a large body of matter with no defined shape

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density

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the degree of compactness of a substance

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area

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the extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land

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Celsius

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the scale of temperature in which water freezes at 0 degrees

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Experimental group

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A Experimental group is the group in a experiment that receives the variable being tested

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step 1

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Make a hypothesis

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step 2

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conduct a experiment

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step 3

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step 4

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Analyze information

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step 5

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report results

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step 6

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ask a question

20
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controlled group

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that group does not revive the treatment in a experiment