Scientific Method and Experimentation Flashcard

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What are the 6 steps of the scientific method?

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1. Question/Problem 2. Hypothesis 3. Experiment 4. Data collection/Analysis 5. Conclusion 6. Communicate results

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Is a virus a living organism?

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No!

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What is the title of this graph?

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Number of plants over time

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What are the 8 characteristics of life?

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1. Made of Cells 2. Growth 3. Reproduction 4. Homeostasis 5. Inherited genetics (DNA passed on from parent(s)) 6. Response to Stimuli 7. Displays organization (molecular, Cellular) 8. Use energy

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In the example experiment, which plants represent the experimental group?

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Group A

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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 a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is data collection in the scientific method?

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The process of gathering and measuring information during an experiment.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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To examine and interpret the collected data to draw conclusions.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.