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Scientific Method

The scientific method is the basis of scientific investigation. A scientist will pose a question and formulate a hypothesis as a potential explanation or answer to the question. The hypothesis will be tested through a series of experiments. The results of the experiments will either prove or disprove the hypothesis. This category should contain questions and answers regarding the scientific method.

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Seven steps of the hypothetico-deductive method?

THE HYPOTHETICO-DEDUCTIVE METHOD

The seven steps involved in the hypothetico-deductive method of researchare as follows.1.Observation2.Preliminary information gathering3.Theory formulation4.Hypothesizing5.Further scientific data collection6.Data analysis7.Deduction

How does Rennie's antacid tablets neutralise stomach acid?

The alkali in the Rennie tablets neutralize the Hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

Method statement for conducting a black building test?

Black building tests can be of 2 ways (most commonly)

1. Simulate a total power failure - means shutting down power completely in a facility

Normally used for testing high availability, performance, business continuity plans and recovery capabilities in a disaster-like scenario

2. Test the functionality of generators, simulating a total (external) power outage, replaced by generator-provided energy. This does not touch any equipment except generators, thus not causing any disruption to systems

What does biblical application in a science fair project mean?

It means that you have to find a scripture in the Bible and apply that to your project. You can go onto biblegateway.com and type in keywords. For example, if you were doing a project about static electricity, you could type in the would spark.

Why is distillation expensive?

Distillation isn't expensive. Distilled spirits are expensive because of the taxes levied on them by governments.

The formation of cultures and societies steps in order?

  1. hunter-gathering tribes
  2. small towns and nomadic groups
  3. city-states and small kingdoms
  4. empires
  5. nation-states

Is bone china mugs good insulators?

"Insulator" as in electrically resistant material ? No.

Bone ash was once tested as part of an experiment to increase the magnitude of a light bulb's output : it passed the test , but the fumes were such that it was not recommended to continue using it.

Bone China is made of Bone Ash : Dry bone is piezoelectric.

Do you agree that data gathered through research may be misleading in decision making for any problem?

If you follow the steps of the scientific method, you should be able to identify

non- misleading data.

What are the strengths and weaknesses in the use of experiment?

Experimentation is the second most important tool in science. Examination is the first.

However, there is an aspect of experimentation that must always be carefully considered, and that is Empiricalmethod. Empiricism means that through scientific process and observation, others might come to the same well-thought-out conclusion, and thus a Theory may become a Law.

On the other hand, a poorly conceived experiment, or shoddy methods are the very opposite of good science. Because, science should always follow what is true and can be proven, regardless of what your preconceived notions or hypotheses might be.

How many variables can be changed in a fair test?

Only one at a time, since you would not know which variable(s) made the observed changes. You would need to measure each change separately. But if you want to test multiple variables, then you would need to test every possible permutation. If you want to test two chemicals, then you should test your control (a placebo using neither substance), substance A, substance B, and both substances.

What does an observer do?

An observer is one who observes. That person uses his senses or instruments to perceive or detect things, and makes notes as to what was seen, heard, recorded, etc.

What is academic affiliation?

Academic affiliation means that a person is connected in some way to a certain educational resource. This could be that they had previously or currently attended and/or worked for the educational facility.