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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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    When reading a play‚ the purpose is to use words and written stage directions to allow both the performer and the reader to visualize the movements of the characters and the setting. In his play‚ A Doll House‚ Henrik Ibsen uses tones to set the mood of the characters‚ the single room in the residence for setting‚ and minimal symbols to interpret alternate agendas. Most importantly‚ Ibsen uses chaos to end it all. For the most part the mood of the characters is that of glee. Very seldom in the

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    Scientific method is an epistemological system used by the scientists to investigate natural phenomena‚ developing new knowledge or correcting preceding knowledge (Jennings‚ 2008:5). It is considered the best objective framework to construct an accurate representation of the world‚ it include ideas‚ procedures‚ rules‚ techniques and modes which exist in theoretical research‚ applied research‚ development and promotion of scientific activities. This essay aim to prove that although the scientific

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    authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge‚ and that such knowledge can only come from positive affirmation of theories through strict scientific method. The main thrust of the positivist research tends to follow certain scientific and measurable methods to conduct a research. A positivist approach is one that is considered objective‚ detached and if I may put that way‚ structured by the researcher’s views who test a hypothesis. It is usually associated with quantitative data collection methods and statistical

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    Research Paper I. The Scientific Method Scientists see the world from a different perspective. Scientists observe the environment and the surroundings and ask questions. Once questions are formulated the next step for a scientist is to try and come up with answers. This method of inquiry and analysis is called the scientific method. As previously mentioned the scientific method starts by asking questions and then trying to find answers. "Scientists use the scientific method to construct an accurate

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    Reaction Paper (Values) Lesson 18- Seeking the Truth What is truth? Is it important to seek the truth in things? Truth is having accordance with the fact or reality. We all have different depictions on the truth. What seems true for me may not seem to be true for you. That is why it is important to seek the truth. It is important that we speak the truth. Many people blur the edges of truth by saying they would only tell a “white lie” if it meant not hurting the other person’s feelings. But is

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    Educational Research and the Scientific Method Phoenix University April 12‚ 2010 Education and the Scientific Method Research can be defined as any compilation of facts‚ evidence of data‚ information and proof of truth for the advancement of knowledge. It can be defined as the pursuit for statistics‚ figures‚ numbers or reports or any methodical investigation to establish concrete facts. Research must begin with a clearly defined goal and not be based on assumptions. The information gathered

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    02.02 Early Cells 1. How are cells affected by the movement of water? Cells are affected by the water through diffusion. You see if you when you apply or remove water from the cell it will most likely show you how it functions. For example when you have the egg and you apply a bit of water it will most likely shrink if you add a lot of water it’s mostly likely that the egg will burst. Hypothesis (What do you think will happen to the egg after the three days? Be sure to give a reason for

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    Part One: Scenario 2: Katherine wants to investigate if the time of day a plant is watered affects the growth of the plant. She hypothesizes that a plant watered in the morning will grow faster than a plant watered at other times of the day. 1. Identify the specific independent and dependent variables that will be involved in an experiment to test this hypothesis. 2. List at least five variables that should be controlled during the experiment. For each variable identified‚ give a specific

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    Uses of Scientific Methods in Business Uses of Scientific methods in Business An Overview: Scientific research serves us to comprehend the world around us‚ how things work and why certain things look or act the way they do. Scientific research consists of intrusiveness‚ observations‚ experiments and evaluations. It attempts to use these to answer questions about what causes differing phenomena. It is important to note that scientific research does not provide absolute solutions to questions‚

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