Scientific Model
Tool, Measurment, and Safety
Physical Science
Scientific methods
other
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What is a scientific model?
a representation of an object or system
100
What are some tools that collect and analyze data scientific data?
meterstick, balance, thermometer, and computer
100
What is the definition of science?
the process of gathering knowledge about the natural world
100
What are scientific methods?
the steps scientists use to answer questions and solve problems
100
Physical science is the study of what?
the study of matter and energ, the study of physics and chemistry, and important in most sciences
200
What are the three common kinds of scientific models?
Physical, mathematical, and conceptual
200
Why is the International System of Units important?
It is based on the number 10 and is used by most scientists.
200
What is the most important part of gathering knowledge in science?
asking questions
200
Before asking question, what is a scientists likely to do?
make observations
200
A hypothesis is what?
may or may not be testable, is a possible answer to a question, and is supported by evidence
300
What type of scientific model would be used to represent a molecule?
a physical model
300
What is the basic unit of length that a scientists is most likely to use?
meter
300
What is physical science mainly about?
the relationship between matter and energy
300
What must a good hypothesis be?
testable
300
Organizing data into a table is an example of what?
analyzing data
400
What type of model would be used to predict the weather?
a mathmatical model
400
What is a good safety rule?
Pay attention to safety infromation and safety symbols
400
What are the two main branches of physical?
chemistry and physics
400
What is a good way to analyze data?
Organize it into charts and graphs, and do calculations if necessary
400
Ten meters is equal to what?
1,000 cm
500
What type of model would be used to describe how the planets and galaxies were formed?
a conceputual model
500
What is how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius or kelvins
Temperature
500
what is matter?
the "stuff" that everything is made of
500
At the end of an investigation, what should you do if you can conclude that your results do not support your hypothesis?
Repeat your investigation and then change your hypothesis if necessary
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If a hypothesis is not testable, is the hypothesis wrong?
If your hypothesis is not wrong, you will have to go back and change it.
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