The Scientific Method
The method of research & exploration used by scientists to find a possible explanation of a problem or question.
The Scientific Method
Individual facts, statistics, or items of information that support a theory or idea.
(Hint: It could be shown in numbers and words!)
Data
Individual facts, statistics, or items of information that support a theory or idea.
Data
Conclusions and assumptions drawn from
observations.
Inference
The gathering of factual information using one
or more of the 5 senses.
Observation
The process of studying data and how all features of an experiment relate.
Analysis
Data that is expressed in numbers
Quantitative Data
A well-tested proposed explanation of a problem or question.
Theory
An educated prediction using background knowledge that explains an event or phenomena.
Hypothesis
The end or close, final part.
Conclusion
Data that is expressed in words
Qualitative Data
A scientist set up a bunsen burner and turned it on. The flame was yellow. The scientist then blew a copper powder onto the flame, and it turned green. What can you infer about this experiment?
The copper powder caused the flame to turn green.
The investigation of a subject to discover new
facts.
Research
Different kind of question!
Why is the scientific method important?
Because it is the best-known way to discover how and why the world works, without our knowledge being tainted by religious, political, or philosophical values
A synonym for proof, or something that is shown through gatherig data
Evidence
Which of these are theories:
a. Evolution
b. Gravity
c. All of the above
The test, trial, or procedure to discover something unknown.
Experiment
The sharing and checking of results and scientific ideas
Communication
A reliable source that supplies information or support such as the internet, a teacher, or books.
Resource
Besides having a theory, gravity also has a universal___
Law