Robinson- Introduction to science and sci. method
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| science | the study of; a process of solving problems
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| Name branches of science field | chemistry, biology, zoology, geology
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| physical science | a combination of physics and chemistry; nonliving; ex. matter, energy, chemical reactions
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| technology | the practical use of science to develop products to make life easier
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| How are science and technology related? | knowledge of science concepts is needed to design the products
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| scientific method | a logical process for solving problems
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| Steps in scientific method | identify the problem, research, make a hypothesis, experiment, observation, conclusion, accept, reject or change the hypothesis, communicate the results
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| hypothesis | educated guess
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| experiment | procedure
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| observation | collect data
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| experimental design | How does independent or manipulative variable affect responding or dependent variable?
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| 3 main parts to an experiment | control, independent variable, dependent variable
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| observation | use of senses to gather information
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| inference | a prediction based on knowledge and previous experience
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| scientific theory | explanation based on observations and experiments- example gravity
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| scientific law | a rule of nature- what goes up must come down
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