What is an observation?
The act of noticing or describing events
What is an independent variable?
An independent variable is one that is changed deliberatly.
What is the goal of science?
It is to provide natural and testable explanations for event in the natural world.
What is a controlled variable?
A variable that is able to be controlled
What are the five parts of the scientific method?
Make an observation, form a hypothesis, make a prediction, construct an experiment, and analyzing results.
Why do scientific “facts” change over time?
Because scientists are constantly testing, debating, and revising scientific explanations.
What is an inference?
An inference is a logical interpretation based on what is already known
What does the term “science” mean?
It is defined as the use of evidence to make testable explanations.
What is an experimental group?
An experimental group is the group that is testing a hypothesis.
Can a hypothesis be tested in only one way?
No, there are many ways to test a hypothesis.
What are the types of data?
Quantitive data & Qualitative data.
What is a dependent variable?
A dependent variable is a variable whose value depends on that of another.
What is the con of science?
It raises more questions than it answers.
What is a theory?
A theory is a carefully thought out explanation for observations of the natural world.
What is a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is a tentative scientific explanation that can be tested.