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Student Data Sheet and Scientific Method Overview

This is your first day in class! Fill in your details and explore key concepts like the Scientific Method, Measurements, Matter Classification. Understand key terms like Hypothesis, Experiment, Theory, Law in a student-friendly format.

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Student Data Sheet and Scientific Method Overview

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  1. WELCOME! Our First Day

  2. STUDENT DATA SHEET • Name (“Nickname”) [pronunciation hints] • Banner ID • Math & Science Background • Academic Major • Career Goals • Telephone Number(s) • Email Address • Free Space

  3. LECTURE OUTLINE • The Scientific Method • Measurements & Unit Conversions • Significant Figures • Classification of Matter

  4. SOME TERMINOLOGY • Observation – Use of the senses, or extensions thereof, to acquire information about natural phenomena • Hypothesis – A tentative explanation of natural phenomena • Experiment – An observation of natural phenomena carried out in a controlled manner

  5. About Experiments • “Good” data is reproducible • Rational conclusions can be drawn from reproducible data

  6. SOME TERMINOLOGY • Theory – A tested explanation of natural phenomena. • Law – A concise statement or mathematical equation about natural phenomena. A summary of patterns seen in large collections of data. Usually has broad applicability.

  7. SOME TERMINOLOGY • Scientific Method – The general process of acquiring, testing, and refining information about natural phenomena.

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