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

5. 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

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

7. 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.

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