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    I have used the scientific method in my case study to prove my hypothesis‚ if a plant is grown in light it will grow faster than a plant grown in the dark. To conduct my experiment‚ you will need lima beans‚ potting soil‚ and styrofoam cups. First‚ put three inches of potting soil into each styrofoam cup. Then plant the lima bean seed about one inch below the surface of the soil. Next add three tablespoons of water to each cup. Put one cup in a window seal or where there will be bright light. Place

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    Scientific Method American InterContinental University Online SCIE206-1301B-12 Instructor Mamie Ware March 31‚ 2013 Scientific Method Observation: During the winter‚ you spread salt daily on your driveway to melt the snow. In the springtime‚ when the lawn begins to grow‚ you noticed that there is no grass growing for about 3 inches from the driveway. Furthermore‚ the grass seems to be growing more slowly up to 1 foot from the driveway. Question: Might grass growth be inhibited by salt

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    Scientific Method The experiment in this scientific article is based on whether it is true that caffeine can reduce high blood sugar or not. It was necessary to follow scientific method to come to a trustworthy and fair conclusion. The hypothesis of this experiment is that caffeine may help prevent diabetes. Scientists were asking if drinking coffee in regular doses would decrease the risk of getting type 2 diabetes. To test the hypothesis‚ scientists chose to do an experiment on mice that have

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    the significance of the geocentric theory is when people heard of this theory they wanted to test the theory. 2. Scientific Revolution Definition – the scientific revolution was a period when new ideas in physics‚ astronomy‚ biology‚ human anatomy‚ chemistry‚ and other sciences led to a rejection of doctrines that had prevailed starting in ancient Greece and continuing through the middle ages. Significance – the significance of the scientific revolution is it was a starting point of new discoveries

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    The Scientific Method Introduction: In performing this experiment‚ students apprehend and grasp the concept of the “scientific method” and its segments. The scientific method is analytically preceded by researchers to answer a question(s). First‚ the analyst states the problem based on contemplations. Next‚ a hypothesis is formed‚ which means the analyst made an educated guess (solution) to the problem. Before an experiment is performed the analyst has to make a prediction. A prediction is what

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    THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD GLORIA WANTED TO FIND OUT IF THE COLOR OF FOOD WOULD EFFECT WHETHER KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN WOULD SELECT IT FOR LUNCH SHE PUT FOOD COLORING INTO FOUR IDENTICAL BOWLS OF MASHED POTATOES WITHOUT COLOR. EACH CHILD CHOSE A SCOOP OF POTATOES OF THE COLOR OF THEIR CHOICE AT LUNCH. GLORIA DID THIS EXPERIMENT USING 100 CHILDREN. SHE RECORDED THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS THAT CHOSE EACH COLOR. A. WHAT IS THE INDEPENDENT VARIABLE— Color of mashed potatoes B. WHAT IS THE DEPENDENT

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    terminology is needed in the criminal justice field. A individual has to be able to understand the meanings of the words as well as knowing the concept of the meaning to be proficient in this field of work or career. If the terminology is misunderstood it may cause the case to have a negative outcome and a total new meaning or concept. Knowing the correct terminology for this field of criminal justice will be much easier if one knows what everyone is talking about when doing the research. It

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    Euthyphro is the plaintiff in a murder suit that he is filing against his very own father. Euthyphro believes that he has a case against his father‚ the reasons the young man comes up with does not sufficiently satisfy Socrates. This text is a great example of beliefs of a young man; against the wisdom and knowledge of older man. In the final analysis Socrates conversation with Euthyphro‚ smashes all of Euthyphro’s ideas and conceptions. Euthypro’s belief system has diminished and what he thought may

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    1) The "Examples of Tasks" I selected for the Scientific Method Step: "Observe"‚ is accurate because: The scientist gathers the information he/she observed using all senses‚ while conducting an experiment‚ by analyzing the industrial pond to ponds located farther away. Therefore‚ in order to present evidence of a study‚ a visual and tested observation is required for factual documentation from the person/s in any field of study‚ presenting evidence to support an experiment/test. 2) The "Examples

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    Assignment: Scientific Method University of Phoenix Introduction In this paper we will be working with plants and the Scientific Methods. My first experiment with the plants will be to find out why plants tend to lean toward a window. For my second experiment‚ I will be trying to discover if the Topsy Turvy grows better tomato plants. These experiments will be conducted using the scientific method. The scientific method is a way to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations

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