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What is the scientific method? |
1. Ask a question 2. Research topic 3. State hypothesis 4. Test hypothesis 5. Analyze data |
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Characteristics of a scientific hypothesis? |
Tentative explanation for an observation that requires testing to validate. |
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Difference between experimental and correlation studies? |
Correlation: There is no control over variables. Experimental: Control over independent variable. |
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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment? |
To identify exactly which variable is effecting the experiment. |
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What is statistical significance? |
Results where there is low probability that experimental groups differ by chance. |
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What qualities make something alive? |
- composed of cells - grow - movement - response to external stimuli - reproduction - metabolism - homeostasis |
