Observations/ Inferences
What is the definition of an observation?
any information you can gather about objects or events using your senses and the aid of instruments
Name one step of the scientific method
observation, question, research, hypothesis, experiment, conclusion, report
What is the format that most scientists use to write a hypothesis
if / then format
What was the question we were investigating in the airplane lab
What design causes the airplane to fly the best?
Where is Ms. Flynn from?
TN
What are the two types of scientific observations?
qualitative and quantitative
Define hypothesis
a prediction about the correct answer to your question
A hypothesis is a
(a) question
(b) random guess
(c) observation
(d) prediction based on an observation
D
Name one force that affects the flight of paper airplanes
gravity, drag, mass, air resistance
What is Ms. Flynn's favorite animal
dog
What is the definition of inference?
conclusions you make from the observations
research
Change the following statement into a hypothesis using the if / then format...
I get sunburnt when I don't wear sunscreen.
If I do not wear sunscreen, I will get sunburnt.
Name all of the materials for the airplane lab
3 types of paper, scissors, tape, yard stick
What is Ms. Flynn's attention getting signal?
3-2-1
Tell me one qualitative and one quantitative observation about an object in the room.
answers vary
What is the first step of the scientific method
observation
Change the following statement into a "if then" hypothesis:
Temperature may cause leaves to change color
If the temperature decreases, then the leaves will change color
How do you calculate the average distance?
sum of the distances / number of trials
Where did Ms. Flynn visit this summer?
Canada and UT
Is the following statement an inference or a observation... "The girl was happy because it was Friday"
inference
Name all steps of the scientific method
observation, question, research, hypothesis, experiment, conclusion, report
If my hypothesis is NOT supported by data, I should ____________ the hypothesis
Reject
Name 3 facts about paper airplanes that you learned from this lab
answers vary
Where did Ms. Flynn go to college?
University of FL