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Without a process how do we compare and contrast experiments to see who is more believable?
Galileo Galilee
Law of Conservation of mass J.J. Thompson
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Background Research
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Hypothesis
Experimental Procedure
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Results
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In order for you to design an experiment, there needs to be a purpose. Why is this important What do you want to know
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Background Research
Understanding what is essential to explore the issue in mind What information is needed to understand what it will mean Example: plant variables
o I know plants need sunlight water and nutrients to grow
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Hypothesis
Focus on an if than statement If I dont wash my car then it will get dirty Focus on one variable Concise statement on what you want to learn This is not permanent, Hypothesis can change to adapt your experiment Back to List
Procedure
Detailed explanation of what will happen in your experiment This is done to ensure your experiment can be repeated This is also important so the experimenter can tailor and change an experiment Back to List
Results
Expression of data to support the hypotheses Presented in many ways
o Graphs, charts, data.
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Conclusion
Last what is learned by this experiment What real world significance is expressed
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Student Participation
This is to be done on a separate sheet of paper and submitted by the end of class. Find out if there is only one scientific method.