scientific method
analyze result
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A systematic approach used in the scientific study is not set in stone can be altered to fit the setting, and should be repeatable to show validity.
Scientific Method
publish in a scientific journal, peer-reviewed, 100's of different ones, present at conferences
Communicating Results
M*10^n
Scientific Notation
how close a set of measurements are to each other
precision
formulate question
step 1
standard for comparison
control
quantity that includes both a number and a unit
Measurements
left
positive
error /accepted value * 100
percent value
form a hypothesis
step 2
stays the same in the experiment
constant
useful tool when numbers are too big or small
Scientific Notation
right
negative
difference between accepted value and your measurement
error
experimentation
step 3
should be a organized table/graph
data
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Prefixes
how many values are important
Significant Figure
depends on the amount
extensive property
develop theories and revisit hypothesis
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summarizes the results of many experiences and there are no known expectations
Scientific Law
based on multiples of 10
SI Units
how close to accepted value your measurement is.
accuracy
depends only on the type of matter
Intensive Property