Nature of Science 1
what is a theory
something that has been tested many times and has the same outcome every time
Repeating the experiment over and over
Repetition
What is Pseudoscience
Science based on beliefs (fake science)
An organized scientific study of the natural world is an
investigation
A simplified representation of a real system or concept used to explain, predict, or understand it
Model
What is a Scientific Law
a statement that describes an observable occurrence in nature that appears to always be true and someone has to see it
An educated guess of what will happen in an experiment
hypothesis
What is a triple beam balance scale
It measures the mass of the object
measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation are known as
data
A cylinder container used in laboratories to hold, mix, or heat liquids.
Beaker
what is an independent variable
the part of an experiment being changed or manipulated
Forming a hypothesis based on previous knowledge.
prediction
what is a compound light microscope
its a microscope with 2 lenses that uses light to view an object
To examine something and separate it into parts and study the similarities
Analyze
A controlled procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.
Experiment
What is the Dependent Variable
The outcome of the independent variable (what is being measured)
Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
Inference
A tall, narrow container marked with measurements to accurately measure the volume of liquids
Graduated Cylinder
Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called
observing
Data that involves numbers and measurements, such as the length of a plant growing 15cm
Quantative Data
What is the Control group
The thing that stay's the same
To summarize the results and state whether the hypothesis was correct
conclusion
what is taxonomy
the classification of objects, plants and animals etc.
The evaluation of sceintific works experts to its quality, accuracy, and reliability before publication.
Peer Review
Data that involves descriptive observations such as the plant leaves being green and smooth.
Qualitative Data