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WGU mod 4 science
ISA4/ISC4 Module 4
Question | Answer |
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an orderly method for gaining, organizing, and applying new knowledge.Observe, question, hypothesize, predict, test predictions, draw a conclusion | Scientific method |
Design of all information-gathering exercises where variation is present, whether undert he full control of the experimenter or not. | principles of experimental design |
Recorded observations | Data |
something that depends on other factors. ex. a test score, depends on how much you prepare for test | dependant variable |
an educated guess | hypothesis |
something that stands alone and isn't changed by other variables. | independant variable |
variables that are not chnaged throughout the trials in an experiment because the experimenter is not interested in the effect of that variable being changed fot that particular experiment. | controlled parameters |
Observing the physical world around you. First part of the scientific method. | Observation |
that which tends to prove or disprove something; grould for belief; proof | Evidence |
A synthesis of a large body of information that encompasses well-tested hypotheses about certain aspects of the natural world. | Theory |
Confirm experimental results by repeated testing | Conclusion |