Fundamentals of Scientific Methodology

Fundamentals of Scientific Methodology

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9th Grade

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Shelby Miller

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Science is an organized way of observing and asking questions about the natural world.

Back

Science involves systematic observation and inquiry.

2.

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The goal of science is to provide natural and testable explanations for events in the natural world.

Back

Science aims to explain natural phenomena.

3.

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A theory in science is a tested, highly-reliable scientific explanation of events in the natural world.

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Scientific theories are well-supported explanations.

4.

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A scientific theory unifies many repeated observations and incorporates durable, well-supported hypotheses.

Back

Theories integrate multiple observations and hypotheses.

5.

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Observation is a key component of scientific methodology.

Back

Observations form the basis of scientific inquiry.

6.

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Inference is a logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.

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Inferences are drawn from observations.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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A controlled experiment is an experiment in which only one variable is changed.

Back

Control is essential for valid experimental results.

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