Scientific Method

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Eimear Jackman
Flashcards by Eimear Jackman, updated more than 1 year ago
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Biology the study of living things
Scientific Method Is a process of investigation in which problems are identified & their suggested explanations are tested by carrying out experiments.
Observation Is when something is noticed.
Hypothesis Is an educated guess based on observations
Experiment Is designed to test a hypothesis
Data Consists of the measurements, observations or information gathered from experiments.
Conclusion Is a summary of the results of an experiment
Theory Is a hypothesis that has been supported by many different experiments
Principle/Law Arises from a theory that has been shown to be valid when fully tested over a long period of time.
Variable Is a factor that may change in an experiment
Control Is used to provide a comparison against which the actual experiment can be judged.
Replicate Is a repeat of an experiment
Double Blind Testing Means that both the investigator & the participant are unaware of the nature of the treatment the participant is receiving
Ethics Relates to whether conduct is right or wrong
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