Observation vs. Inference
The guy is wearing a red jacket.
What is an observation.
Name the steps of the Scientific Method
What is:
Making Observations
Asking a question
Stating a hypothesis
Collecting data
Drawing Conclusions
How many branches are there in Earth Science?
What is Four
an orderly and reasoned process for answering questions.
Science
Create a sentence using qualitative data
Sample: Red and green apples are in the bowl.
I left my sock at my friend's house because I took them off at his house.
What is an inference.
Identify the part of the scientific method:
The grass is brown at the area where students wait for the bus.
What is observation
Identify the correct branch of science and the job:
I spend a lot of time exploring the depths of Earth with the use of a submarine or SCUBA suit.
Oceanology and Marine biologist/ Oceanographer
Something you do to test a hypothesis.
experiment
Formulate a statement that is an example of quantitative data
Sample answer: The mass of the fish is 2 lbs.
The sky was blue today during the day, but now it is red due to the sunset.
What is an observation.
Identify the step in the Scientific Method:
Students walked on the grass and therefore the grass was brown.
What is Draw conclusions
Identify the correct branch of science and the job:
I look at radar screens and try to predict where the next hurricanes will hit and at what time.
Meteorologist and Meteorology
This can be qualitative or quantitative and are pieces of information collected to test a hypothesis.
Data
Define scientific law
a statement that describes an observed phenomenon; it is supported by evidence collected from many observations and experiments.
The students will work hard during class tomorrow.
What is an inference.
Why is the grass brown near where the students wait for the bus?
What is Question
Identify the correct branch of science and the job:
I am a part of one of the oldest branches of Earth Science. I have spent time studying the stars and galaxies around me through telescopes.
Astronomer and Astronomy
The series of Steps that include, making observations, forming questions, stating hypothesis, collecting data, and reaching a conclusion
Scientific Method
What is the importance of the 5 senses when it comes to experiments and science?
The five senses allows us to make observations which then can lead to inferences or educated guesses about the phenomenon being studied.
It is going to be cold and rainy tomorrow since it is Spring.
What is an Inference
State the scientific method step:
For the experiment, San observed students for 3 days while waiting for the bus. He recorded that students only stood on the grass close to where the bus picks them up.
What is collect data
Identify the correct branch of science and the job:
I study Mount Etna, an active volcano in Europe. After seeing an eruption, I wanted to study how volcanoes can be such a destructive force.
Volcanologist and Geology
A statement that explains a complex idea; it is supported by evidence collected from many experiments.
Scientific Theory
How can observations help us make inferences?
Observations help by allowing us to take information previously known and apply it to a new situation.