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Fundamentals of General Science
Improve your science skills and learn how to properly conduct experiments in a laboratory, with this free course.
Description
This course will begin by discussing the scientific method of observation and the inferences that can be drawn from these observations. You will then analyze experiments using soil, mold, sunlight, and fertilizer to better understand. This will give you a much stronger understanding of how the scientific method works. This course will also discuss hypothesis testing, variables, and experimental design.
You will then study important safety rules and regulations for working in laboratories. You will learn the proper way to heat a liquid, mix substances, and use the Bunsen burner. You will then learn that chemicals may give off fumes and vapors, particularly when they are heated, so it is important not to directly inhale these fumes as they may be poisonous or make you feel light-headed or sick.
Upon completing this course, you will be able to effectively work within a science laboratory and analyse results from an experiment. You will have gained a good knowledge of scientific experiments, including how to design experiments, create hypothesis testing, repeat experiments, and reach a conclusion. You will also have learned about the Piltdown Man hoax. So, check out the course today and start learning the core principles of the scientific method in no time at all!
Modules
Scientific Experiments
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Scientific experiments
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The maggots experiment
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The soil experiment
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The mould experiment
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Sunlight experiment
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Fertiliser experiment
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Experimental variables
Hypothesis Testing
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Hypotheses
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Observation
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Variables
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Controlled variables
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Designing experiments
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Chance and variation
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Hypothesis testing experiment
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Experimental variables
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Treatment group
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Experimental variables II
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Be specific
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Repeating experiments
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Real hypothesis testing
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Reassessing an hypothesis
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Alternative light hypothesis
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Scientific methods crossword
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Making conclusions
Piltdown Man
Safety Rules in the Science Laboratory
Test Tube Safety in the Science Laboratory
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Using a test tube safely
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Heating liquids in a test tube safely
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Mixing substances in a test tube safely
Using the Bunsen Burner
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The Bunsen burner
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Use of a Bunsen burner
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Burning flame
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What is the correct way to move a Bunsen burner?
General Safety in the Science Laboratory
Observation and Inferences
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Introduction to observation
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Observation
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How good are you at observing?
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Inferences
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Observations and inferences
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Observations and outcomes
Assessment
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to effectively observe in a science laboratory and form your opinion on an experiment. You will gain a good knowledge of scientific experiments, including how to design experiments, create hypothesis testing, repeat experiments and reach a conclusion. You will learn about The Piltdown Man. This course will provide you with the essential safety methods that need to be considered in a laboratory when using test tubes, heating liquids and mixing substances. You will be able to effectively use a Bunsen burner.
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certificate is:
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