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Scientific Method
Method, Theory, Inquiry, & Study
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Science
Undergraduate 2
09/18/2012

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Reproducible result
Definition
Different researchers following the published methods finding the same results
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Conclusion
Definition
Summary of the results of an experiment or set of experiments
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Hypothesis
Definition
A scientific idea undergoing testing
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Observations
Definition
Collection of measurements, notes, images, etc. to describe a phenomenon
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Theory
Definition
A synthesis of information and well-tested hypothesis
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Scientific inquiry
Definition
Hypotheses must be ORIGINAL, and results must be FALSIFIABLE
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Scientific study
Definition
Enables scientists to take into account the various parts of a system when making predictions about system behavior
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Law vs. theory
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A law is widely accepted by the scientific community, while a theory may be disputed
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