| A | B |
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| Define the Problem | asking a question about a particular phenomenon |
| Formulating a Hypothesis | analyzing a problem, find a specific pattern or some definite relationship between certain factors *CRITICAL STEP |
| Testing the Hypothesis - Experiment | a test or experiment that will either verify or disprove the predictions of the hypothesis |
| Controlled Experiment (not a step) | 2 identical experiments are set up - 1 isolated, not touched = control group (no changes) 1 tested - variable |
| Observing and Measuring | describing the change, accurate measurement to obtain quantitative results |
| Analyzing and Drawing Conclusion | data from an experiment needed to be analyzed, interpret results and draw a conclusion |
| Reporting Observation | findings are published after the data is reviewed by other scientist |
| Theories | attempts to explain everything about a phenomenon, including its cause |
| Scientific Law | a statement that describes some aspect of a phenomenon that is always true, DOES NOT EXPLAIN how or why something occurs as it does, only that it occurs |
| Light Microscope | optical microscope, uses light to produce an enlarged view of an object |
| Simple Microscope | magnifying glass, single lens, quick observation |
| Compound Microscope | 2 lenses, one to enlarge image (low powered), one to magnify - clear (high powered) |
