Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A process of investigation where problems are identified and their explanations are tested by carrying out experiments.

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What is an Observation?

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An unbiased, accurate report of an event.

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What is a Hypothesis?

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An educated guess based on observations.

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What is an Experiment?

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An experiment is designed to test a hypothesis.

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What is Data?

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Consists of measurements, observations/information gathered during an experiment.

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What is a Replicate?

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A repeat of an experiment.

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What is a Control?

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A comparison used to provide a standard against which the actual experiment can be judged.

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What is a Theory?

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A hypothesis that has been supported by different experiments.

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What is a Principle/Law?

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A theory that has shown to be valid against long-term testing.

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What are Ethics?

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Refers to whether issues are right or wrong.