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| what is the purpose of science |
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| to increase our knowledge of he natural world |
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| what kind of questions can scientific methodolgy answers |
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| a possible answer to a testable question |
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| a hypothesis that is based on a large number of observations. they are often broad in scope and are supported by a wide body of evidence that is scientifically accepted as fact |
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| Name the 5 basic steps of the scientific method |
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| Observation (and ask questions) Hypotheses (possible answers that explan the phenomenon) Predictions (state the results you expect from the test) Test (conduct tests) Conclusion (form a conclusion) |
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| observe and ask questions |
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| define significant figures and rounding off |
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| one must use the level of accuracy of the input data to express results. You can not put in 5.6 and 3.2 and express results as 4.43. All answers should be rounded down to to match the largers form of data submitted. 1, 1/10, 1/100... |
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| Who said study nature not books? |
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| Louis Agassiz (1807-1873) |
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| What must observational records made by scientists be? |
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| methodical, detailed, clear and free from bias |
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| scientists usaually use the average of several measurements of each variable to ensure a more ____ result |
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| Compared to the metric system, the English system is more, less or just as accurate? |
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