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toc =Alchemy and its Two Sides=

=Scientific Method=


 * **Observation**

The scientist has to ask questions about an observation (what, why, how, which, where, when and who). The whole purpose of the experiment is to answer this question.


 * **Hypothesis**

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or educated guess. It should be stated in a way to help you answer your original question.


 * **Experiments**

-a procedure used to test a hypothesis. -sometimes it takes many trial and errors before an experiment succeeds



-a controlled experiments is when you change one variable at a time. -the manipulated variable is the one you change and it is independent and located on the x-axis. -the responding variable is the one that responds to the change and it is dependent and located on the y-axis.


 * **Record & Analyze Data**

-after experimentation you look at the results and record what you saw.


 * **Draw Conclusion**


 * **Theory**


 * A theory is a tried and proven hypothesis and provides an explanation of an aspect of the world. **


 * **Natural Law**


 * A natural law consists of principles that explains why things work the way they do. **

ex. law of gravity



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=Scientific Collaboration=

Scientific Collaboration is when scientists work efficiently together to solve a problem, do an experiment, or share ideas/ information.



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=Scientific Communication= Scientific Communication is when scientists communicate their thoughts and information with other scientists. Communicating their data and ideas can be helpful to another scientist. These ideas are communicated through the internet, email, by phone, or in conferences.



=Safety in the Lab=