Sease_sadie Quiz-intro1 Flashcards

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Trying to explain why a cactus needs little water to survive is an example of

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Using the scientific method
Scientific investigation NB#4
Jane Goodall used the scientific method to study the apes.

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What’s the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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Theories have been confirmed through tests; hypotheses haven’t.
Scientific Theories/Scientific ways of thinking
The theory that tuberculosis was contagious was confirmed through test.

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This study of the physical and chemical functions of tissues and organs is

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physiology
NB#4
Scientist use physiology to study muscles.

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What happens if you test a hypothesis multiple times and the data doesn’t support your prediction?

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Re-think your hypothesis.
Scientific ways of thinking
In Mrs. Rains’ class I had to rethink my hypothesis about the mountains.

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