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asks questions about the natural world
scientist
the study of the natural world
science
information gathered using the five senses
observation
used in scientific investigations
scientific method
an idea or explanation that can be tested with an investigation
Hypothesis
data gathered during an investigation
evidence
a. a fair test
b. explanation based on evidence
a. experiment
b. conclusion
what you must conduct to answer questions
investigation
what do you do in an experiment
Choose one factor/variable to change, and conduct experiment many times to be fair and accurate
the study of rocks, weather, and planets
Earth science
the study of matter and energy
physical science
the study of living things
life science
what are the steps to an investigation
Asking questions
Making inferences
Selecting appropriate equipment or technology
Collecting and analyzing data
Communicating results supported by data
What is the role of scientists
Ask and answer questions about the natural world
what are the steps in the scientific method
Make observations
Ask a well-defined question
Form a hypothesis
Plan and conduct experiment
Collect, record, and analyze data
Draw conclusions
Communicate results