This is the beginning of an experiment when a student writes down what he or she thinks.
What is hypothesis?
100
Based on the image that I will show you this statement is qualitative or quantitative?
"The light shines on the plants."
What is qualitative?
100
Why is the law of gravity not a theory?
Because it describes a pattern in nature without explaining it.
100
Inferences are information gathered using...
senses
100
During an experiment acid gets into Laura's eyes. This is the place where Laura will go to clean her eyes out.
What is the eye wash station?
200
Conclusions made by a scientist should be what?
Supported by evidence, including facts and observations.
200
What is a quantitative observation that can be made from the image?
Answers will vary.
200
Using clay, gravel, sand, and water, a group of students made the model shown to study a river system. What are some benefits and drawbacks of using a model instead of studying a real river system?
Answers will vary.
200
Inferences are based on...
evidence and past experiences.
200
The thing you use to put out fires.
What is a fire extinguisher.
300
What is the basis for all scientific explanations?
Evidence.
300
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations
Descriptions vs. Numbers
300
The origin of the universe, and prediction about the early universe.
What is the Bing Bang Theory.
300
What is the difference between observation and inference
Inferences are based on observations and attempt to explain why.
300
The funny things you put on your eyes to protect them.
What are googles.
400
Personal, Cultural, and Experimental.
What are the three types of Bias?
400
The sky has 15 clouds in it today.
What is a qualitative observation?
400
Different from everyday theories that you may have.
What are scientific theories.
400
There must have been an earthquake. Is this an inference?
Yes
400
If a fire starts what do we do?
Tell the teacher immediately.
500
Having a feeling of doubt.
What is skepticism?
500
The room has 54 tiles.
What is quantitative observation?
500
Newton's first law.
What is the law of motion?
500
The chair is blue. Is this an inference?
No.
500
Where was the shower located in Ms.Hammond's room?