(4.2) Scientific Methods
Overview
Students use scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations.
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(4.2A) Plan and Implement Descriptive Investigation
The student is expected to plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well-defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions.
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(4.2B) Collect Data
The student is expected to collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps.
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(4.2C) Graphs, Tables, Charts
The student is expected to construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data.
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(4.2D) Analyze Evidence and Explain
The student is expected to analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured.
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(4.2E) Value of Repeated Experiments
The student is expected to perform repeated investigations to increase the reliability of results.
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(4.2F) Communicate Conclusions
The student is expected to communicate valid, oral, and written results supported by data.
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