L1. The Scientific Method
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Flashcards about the scientific method.
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Observation
Careful observation of a process or phenomenon
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Observation
Ex.: Arabica and Liberica coffee have different aroma.
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Hypothesis
Guess concerning the observation.
Multiple hypothesis.
Testable
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Hypothesis
Ex.: Arabica and Liberica coffee contain different volatile compounds.
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Experiment
Test of a hypothesis.
Controlled: all factors influencing the experiment (controls) must be kept constant
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Experiment
Ex.: Use gas chromatography to determine the volatile content of each coffee variety.
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Conclusion
Draw conclusion based on results.
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Conclusion
Accept or reject hypothesis.
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Conclusion
Ex.: Arabica and Liberica have different volatile compounds that’s why they have different aroma
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