Scientific Method Flashcard

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What should you do if you have an accident or injury in the lab?

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Report it to the teacher immediately, no matter how small it may appear.

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What should you do if you break a glass container during a lab?

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Tell your teacher immediately.

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Is it allowed to eat or drink in the lab?

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Never.

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What should you wear when in the lab?

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Closed toe shoes, long sleeves and loose clothing rolled up, and long hair pulled back.

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What is the FIRST step in the scientific method?

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Make Observations.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What comes after making observations in the scientific method?

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Form a Hypothesis.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the purpose of gathering data in the scientific method?

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To collect evidence that supports or refutes the hypothesis.

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What should you do with your findings after an experiment?

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Draw Conclusions.