The Nature of Science

Unit Scientific Method

Vocabulary:

Independent variable

Dependent variable

Control group

Experimental group

Scientific law

Theory

Objectives:

• List the steps of the scientific method in order
• Identify the independent and dependent variables from a given experiment
• Identify the control group and experimental group from a given experiment
• Form a logical conclusion from given data
• Contrast a scientific law from a theory

Steps of the Scientific Method

1. Observe and state problem
2. Form hypothesis
3. Test hypothesis (experiment)
4. Record and analyze data
5. Form conclusion
6. Replicate work

Selection from an on-line text book.

 http://www.ck12.org/book/Introductory-Chemistry/r1/section/1.1/Introduction-to-Chemistry-and-The-Nature-of-Science-%253A%253Aof%253A%253A-Introductory-Chemistry/

60 minutes video clip:

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