Scientific Investigations & Methods
What is a Hypothesis?
an idea or explanation that can/is tested by studies and experimentation.
Define Scientific Law
Description of an observed phenomenon
Define Scientific Model
Uses?
Representation of objects, systems or events
As tools for understanding the natural world*
Base Units of Measurement in Science
Name 3
Meter, Second, mole, gram, Liters
Define Science
Observation, Identification, Description, Experimental Investigation and Theoretical Investigation of natural phenomena
(State of Knowing
Define Scientific Theory
The explanation of a phenomenon
Types of Scientific Models?
Visual, Mathematical, computer models
Define Standard Units
The units we usually use to measure the weight, length or capacity of objects.
What are the steps of the Scientific Method?
Purpose/Question
Research
Hypothesis
Experiment
Data/Analysis
Conclusion
*Share Results
Name Three Laws of Science
Ideal Gas Law
Law of Gravitation (Newton)
Laws of Motion (Newton)
Mendel's Law
Archimedes Principle
Hooke's Law
Law of Conservation of Mass (energy) (momentum)
What is the full meaning of SI units?
The International System of Units
abbreviated from French Systeme international
Quantitative data VS Qualitative Data
(Numbers)
Quantitative - measured by values or counts and expressed as numbers.
Qualitative - Approximates and characterizes about numeric values (how much, how often)
Three Branches of Science
Physical, Earth, Life