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The Scientific Method - Coggle Diagram
The Scientific Method
observation
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recording observations is done in different ways, depending on the requirements of the study
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scientific theory
well substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment
in the scientific world, a theory is accepted as a valid explanation of a phenomenon that can account for all available evidence in a satisfactory way
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most reliable, rigorous and comprehensive form of scientific knowledge available
theories may still have to be eventually discarded, modified, and improved as more evidence becomes available
hypothesis
a tentantive statement or explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by experimentation
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law
a generalised rule in the form of a verbal or mathematical statement that describes a set of observations about the natural world
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experiment
experiments involve examining how one variable changes with another, keeping all factors constant - hence the importance of controlled conditions
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definition
principles and procedures for the systematic pursuit of knowledge involving the recognition and formulation of a problem, the collection of data through observation and experiment, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses
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