1B How Science is Done

1B How Science is Done

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Biology

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the 6 (7?) steps of the scientific method?

Back

Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Prediction, Experiment/Test, Result/Conclusion, Communicate to others

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Dependent Variable

Back

the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable; outcome that is measured

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Independent Variable

Back

It is a variable that stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

controlled experiment

Back

An experiment in which an experimental group is compared with a control group that varies only in the factor being tested.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

experimental study

Back

research that manipulates a variable in a test group and compares the response to that of a control group that was not exposed to the same variable; can determine causation

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

observational study

Back

observes individuals and measures variables of interest but does not attempt to influence the responses; can determine correlation but not causation

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

variable

Back

part of an experiment that the experimenter can vary or change

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