What is Science?
What is science?
Science is the knowledge gained from using observations and experiments to describe and explain the world around us.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
The first step is to identify the problem or question you want to answer
What is a problem?
A problem is the question you want to answer through scientific investigation.
What is NOT science?
Science is NOT based on personal opinions or moral judgments.
What do scientists do after observing?
After observing, scientists attempt to explain their observations and form a hypothesis.
What is research?
Research is gathering information about what is already known regarding the problem.
What are observations?
Observations are the things scientists notice or see that lead to questions.
What do you do in the research step?
In the research step, you find out what is already known about the problem.
What is data?
Data is the information collected during the experiment.
What is an experiment?
An experiment is a test conducted to check if the hypothesis is correct.
What do you do after an experiment?
After an experiment, you analyze the data and draw conclusions.
What are conclusions?
Conclusions indicate whether the hypothesis was correct or incorrect based on the experiment's results.
What is a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about what will happen in an experiment.
Why might you repeat steps?
You might repeat steps to verify results and ensure accuracy.
How do you communicate findings?
You communicate findings by presenting them in a talk or written paper.