Semester 1 Science Study Guide

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Steps of the Scientific Method

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1. Ask a question 2. Research if needed 3. Formulate a hypothesis 4. Conduct an experiment 5. Analyze data 6. Write a conclusion

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Difference between Independent and Dependent Variables

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Independent variable: cause Dependent variable: effect

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Difference between Qualitative and Quantitative Data

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Qualitative: descriptive Quantitative: numerical

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Purpose of an Experiment

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To test a hypothesis

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Experimental Results

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Sometimes called data

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Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Diagram

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Be prepared to label parts of the plant involved in photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

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Reactants and products of photosynthesis

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Reactants: Water, carbon dioxide; Products: Glucose, oxygen

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Reactants and products of cellular respiration

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Reactants: Glucose, oxygen; Products: Water, carbon dioxide, energy (ATP)

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Purpose of photosynthesis

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To make glucose

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Purpose of cellular respiration

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To create ATP