How Science Works (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Science definition
Science definition
Systematic way of understanding the world
Legitimate science requirement
Legitimate science requirement
Can be repeated and tested by other scientists
Dependent variable
Dependent variable
What you measure or investigate in an experiment
Independent variable
Independent variable
Factor you deliberately change to see effects
Fixed/controlled variables
Fixed/controlled variables
Factors kept the same throughout the experiment
Hypothesis
Hypothesis
Statement/prediction based on research about what will happen
Validity in experiments
Validity in experiments
Was it a fair test? Did it test what it was supposed to?
Reliability in experiments
Reliability in experiments
If repeated, would you get similar results?
Structure & function principle
Structure & function principle
Structure of biological features relates to their function
Recording in scientific method
Recording in scientific method
Document everything so others can repeat the work