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Record Nr.

UNINA9910597089103321

Titolo

Scientific method / / Cambridge Educational (Firm)

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, N.Y., :  Infobase, [2005], c1999

Descrizione fisica

1 streaming video file (23 min.) : sd., col., digital file

Collana

Science Core Curriculum Video Library

The Cambridge Educational Core Curriculum Video Libraries

The Scientific Method

Soggetti

Astronomy

Biology - Study and teaching

Chemistry - Study and teaching

Environmental sciences - Methodology

Environmental sciences - Research

Geology - Study and teaching

Physical geography - Research

Physics - Study and teaching

Educational films.

Internet videos.

Videorecording

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Videoregistrazione

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Scientific Method Defined (1:45) -- Define the Problem (2:00) -- Form a Hypothesis (3:07) -- Experiments and Observations (5:44) -- Analyze and Communicate Data (2:53) -- Scientific Method Applications (3:28) -- Questioning and Testing (2:18)

Sommario/riassunto

This program examines the basic elements of the scientific method: defining and researching the problem, forming a hypothesis, gathering information through experimentation and observation, analyzing the data, forming a conclusion, and communicating the results. Practical applications of the scientific method, such as testing new medicines and analyzing the performance of sporting goods, are included as well. Correlates to the National Science Education Standards developed by



the National Academies of Science and Project 2061 Benchmarks for Science Literacy from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.