Methods of Science Flashcard: Scientific Method BWHS

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What are patterns of investigation procedures called?

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Scientific methods.

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What is technology in relation to science?

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A tool of science.

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True or False: A scientist could follow the general scientific methods illustrated in a diagram, but add new steps or skip some steps altogether.

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True.

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What do scientists likely need to use when they cannot see everything they are testing?

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A model.

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What is a computer simulation in scientific terms?

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A conceptual model that tests a process or procedure and collects data.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the purpose of conducting experiments in the scientific method?

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To test the hypothesis.

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What is data in scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.