Chapter 1 The Nature of Science Section 1 Science All Around – Flashcards
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Science
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The process of observing, studying, and thinking about things in our world to gain knowledge
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Identify a problem/question to be answered
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1st step in the Scientific Method
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Gather Information (Research)
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2nd step in the Scientific Method
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Form a Hypothesis (Educated Guess)
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3rd step in the Scientific Method
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Test the hypothesis
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4th step in the Scientific Method
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Analyze the test results
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5th step in the Scientific Method
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Draw conclusions (answers to the question)
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6th step in the Scientific Method
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Earth Science
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The study of Earth and Space
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True or False
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Scientist TEST THE HYPOTHESIS to determine if it is
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Valid
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A test is _________________, if the experiment is truly testing what it is intended to test and should be repeated to insure it is correct
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Reliable
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A test is ________________, if the results are always the same after being repeated
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Observe, Record, Analyze, Conclude, & Record
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During the testing phase (conducting an experiment) you should always ------
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Variable
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Any factor that can change in an experiment is called a ____ & can only be tested 1 at a time
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independent variable
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the ONE variable being tested at any given time
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Constant
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The variable(s) that do not change in an experiment
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Dependent Variable
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The variable being measured is called the ________________
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Transferrable
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Technology that can be applied to multiple and new situations
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hypothesis
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called an educated guess
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Control
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the one variable against which we measure all dependent variables
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analyze
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to study something very carefully
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technology
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when science is used for practical purposes
