Scientific Method

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16 Terms

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Traditional Scientific Method

observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion

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Scientific Process

Exploration & discovery, Testing ideas, Community analysis & feedback, Benefits & outcome

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Question

An inquiry to understand a phenomenon

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Hypothesis

Has to be testifiable and falsifiable

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Prediction

If than statement

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Applied Science

Solving real world problems. Basic science is used for this.

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Basic Science

Answers fundamental questions about biology

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Scientific Theory

Explanation of a natural phenomena supported by evidence. The why and how.

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Scientific Law

Observation in nature. The what.

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Independent Variable

Manipulated or changed variable.

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Dependent Variable

What is being measured.

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Controlled Variable

Factors that keep the experiment consistent.

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Confound Variables

Variables that you cannot control that may impact the study.

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Treatment

Various categories that you are giving different treatments too.

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Control Group

The group you are treating that doesn’t change anything.

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Placebo

A substance that makes it seem like something but really is not.

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