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Basics of the #Scientific Method
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The group that
does not
receive the experimental treatment in an experiment is the
experimental
control
variable
data
2
The classification and collection of data that are in the form of numbers is called
probability
distribution
mean
statistics
3
What essential characteristic does a good experiment have?
A control group is given the experimental treatment
A control is used
A single variable is tested
both 2 and 3
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by examining these scientists can test predictions where it is impossible to use experiments
variables
observations
correlatons
control groups
5
A step in the experimental method: when scientists photograph birds in flight
drawing conclusion
hypothesizing
observing
analyzing data
6
The three final steps of the experimental method in their correct order are
draw conclusions, analyze data, and repeat experiment
observe, hypothesize, and draw conclusion
draw conclusion, repeat experiment, and communicate results
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A good hypothesis is more than a guess because it
states what is likely to happen
makes logical sense
is based on intuition rather than observation
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The chance that an earthquake will occur in your town during the next year is an example of
distribution.
correlation.
risk.
skepticism.