Section Flashcard: Scientific Methods

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A series of steps scientists follow to solve problems are

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scientific methods.

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Possible explanations or answers to questions are

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hypotheses.

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What is true of a good hypothesis?

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It is based on observation and can be tested.

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Experiments that test only one factor at a time, and which consist of a control group and one or more experimental groups are

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controlled experiments.

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The one factor that differs between a control group and the experimental group in a controlled experiment is the

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variable.

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What is a good way to analyze data?

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Organize it into charts and graphs, do calculations if necessary.

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Methods of communicating the results of investigations?

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Write a scientific paper, make a presentation, create a Web site.