Dig into science processes with Tomatosphere.
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Joann Whalen
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Professor at the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,
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Understanding Science
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Learn about why the Nature of Science is an important part of science literacy.
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Natasha Holmes
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Associate Professor (Physics)
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Sara Matthews
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Researcher - Environmental Microbiology
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Winston Campeau
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Researcher - Evolutionary Processes
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Sample Size And Reproducibility
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Learn how scientists use sample size and reproducibility to develop experiments.
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Developing a Hypothesis
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Learn what makes a good hypothesis, and how to develop one.
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Precision and Accuracy
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Learn about precision and accuracy and why they are important in science.
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Bias and Sources of Error
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Learn how scientists identify and minimize bias and sources of error to produce accurate results.
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Asking Testable Questions
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Learn how scientists come up with experimental or testable questions.
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Identifying Variables
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Learn how scientists define independent, dependent and controlled variables in experimental inquiry.
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Setting Up a Fair Test
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Learn how scientists set up fair tests using comparison and variables.
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Thomas Graham
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Research Scientist, Space Farming