Science
Scientific Method
Models
Evaluating Explanations
Potpourri
100
What type of science studies living things?
Life science
100
What is the 3rd step of the scientific method?
Form a hypothesis
100
What type of model can not be seen or touched?
Idea model
100
What is the question to ask when evaluating data?
Are the data specific?
100
What is a collection of structures, cycles, and processes that interact and relate with each other?
System
200
What type of science studies the earth and outer space?
Earth science
200
What is the 1st step of the scientific method?
State the problem
200
What type of model can be seen and touched?
Physical model
200
Where should data be kept while performing an experiment?
In a science journal
200
What is a rule that describes a pattern in nature but does not try to explain it?
Law
300
What is a way of learning more about the natural world?
Science
300
What is the 4th step of the scientific method?
Test your hypothesis with an experiment
300
Why do scientists use models?
To communicate ideas; to test predictions; to save time, money and lives
300
What is combining what you already know with the new facts that you are given to decide if you should agree with something?
Critical thinking
300
What is something in the experiment that does not change?
Constant
400
What type of science studies matter and energy?
Physical science
400
What is the 2nd step of the scientific method?
Gather information / Do research
400
What is a limitation of using a model?
They are not always accurate. Models can change.
400
What is one question that should be asked when evaluating conclusions?
Does the conclusion make sense? Are there any other possible explanations?
400
What is something in an experiment that can change?
Variable
500
What is an attempt to explain a pattern observed repeatedly in the natural world?
Theory
500
What is the 6th step of the scientific method?
Draw conclusions
500
What type of model can be seen, but not touched?
Computer model
500
If you are unable to repeat an experiment and get the same data, is the data that you collected good?
No
500
What is the standard to which the outcome of a test is compared?
Control
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