Scientific Method Flashcards

Know all the parts of the Scientific Method (6 cards)

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What are the procedures in the scientific method?

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Make an observation.
Ask a question.
Form a hypothesis
Design a controlled experiment 
Carry out the experiment.
Analyze the data
Make a conclusion, communicate your findings
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What is an observation?

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  • Observing something carefully for the purpose of gathering information.
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What is a hypothesis?

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  • An educated guess, with evidence.
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What is a co 6ntrolled experiment

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  • A controlled experiment is an experiment where every variable except one is held constant
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How do you make a conclusion

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  • You accept or reject your hypothesis
    • If rejected, You would modify your exit & redo it and
      then if still rejected re-state your hypothesis.
    • If accepted, communicate your findings.
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What is the scientific method

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  • The Scientific method is a set of procedures that allow
    someone to receive reliable results.
    • Contains 7 steps.
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