Scientific skills Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Problem identification
A
Every discovery starts with a question
2
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Aim
A
why are we doing this
3
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Investigation question
A
The main question
4
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Hypothesis
A
Your prediction
5
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Variables
A
The parts you control,measure or change
6
Q
First thing you do in an investigation
A
identify the problem
7
Q
The investigation question should be
A
the main question we want to know the answer to
8
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Independant variable
A
you change on purpose
9
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Dependant variable
A
measured to the response to changes of the independant variable
10
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Controlled variable
A
kept constant to ensure a fair test and valid results
