What are the 5 senses that we use to make observations?
Sight, Touch, Hearing, Taste, Smell
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Are all inferences and predictions correct?
NO!
100
What are the 3 types of fingerprints?
Arch, Loop, Whorl
100
When a good scientist reports their observations and results truthfully, they are exhibiting what good scientific trait?
Honesty
100
Pluto not being a planet anymore is an example of which of the 5 scientific principles?
Science is never exempt from being reviewed and critiqued
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If I observe that there are 8 slices of pizza in the box, what type of observation is that?
Quantitative observation
200
Is the following an inference or a prediction: It is going to rain later this afternoon.
Prediction
200
What is modeling (in science)?
Creating representations of complex objects or processes
200
If a scientist comes up with a new inventive way to solve a problem or produce something new they are exhibiting what good scientific trait?
Creativity
200
The earthquake before school started is an example of which of the 5 scientific principles?
The Earth is always changing and always moving
300
If I observe that the same pizza is a pepperoni pizza, what type of observation is that?
Qualitative observation
300
What is the definition of an inference?
When you explain or interpret the things that you observe
300
What is the definition of classifying information?
The process of grouping together items that are alike in some way
300
When a scientist is eager to learn more about the topic they study the are exhibiting which scientific trait?
Curiosity
300
Recycling and cleaning up our trash after we're done is an example of which scientific principle?
Human activity can have a very positive and very negative effect on the world around us.
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Why is it so important that scientists make detailed, accurate observations?
Answers may vary
400
What is the definition of a prediction?
Making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence
400
Fill in the blank: Models are only ???????? of the real object.
representations
400
When a scientist is capable of accepting new and different ideas they are exhibiting which good scientific trait?
Open-mindedness
400
Thomas Edison creating thousands of prototypes for his first lightbulb is an example of which scientific principle?
Every hypothesis is a valuable one, even if your guess is not correct at first
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What is the definition of an observation?
Using one or more of your senses to gather information
500
Name the two differences between an inference and a prediction
Inference: Past-->Present and takes place in past or present
Prediction: Present --> Future and takes place in future
500
Name one of the two reasons that we classify information.
1. It makes it easier to compare information from one source to another
OR
2. Helps us stay organized so we can find and use information when we need it
500
When scientists exhibit a sense of doubt about their experiments or the world around them, they are exhibiting which scientific trait?
Skepticism
500
When Edwin Hubble used his own telescope to study astronomy and create Hubble's Law he was an example of which scientific principle?
Never underestimate the importance of human observation and intuition