Vocabulary
factor that the scientist manipulates in an experiment
independent variable
judgement based on the results of an experiment
conclusion
analyze the results
step 4
Science is concerned with two things when understanding how the world works.
one double points: What is nature and physical?
Your height, your shoe size, and the length of your fingernails are examples of _?_ observations.
quantitative
factor that responds to manipulated variable
dependent variable
factor(s) held constant in an experiment
controlled variables
test the hypothesis
step 3
variable that is recorded as data
dependent variable
If I use Keawe in my grill, then it will burn longer then other wood-like Kou or Hau. What is the dependent variable?
the time the wood burns.
a series of steps followed to solve problems
scientific method
observations and measurements recorded during an experiment
data
communicate results
step 6
Science actually attempts to...
What is disproves ideas?
Objectivity is the key!
What is good science?
using one or more of your senses to gather information directly or indirectly through the use of technology or instruments
observation
making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence
prediction
draw conclusions
step 5
A main component of the scientific process is the ability for ANY experiment to be...
What is replicated?
What two words should be in any good hypothesis?
the words if and the then double points: A good hypothesis must be what?
using new information and what you already know to reason as to what is happening
inference
an explanation or answer to a question that can be tested
hypothesis
ask a question
step 1
If an observation CANNOT be _________________, then that original observation is usally deemed human error!
What is recreated?
I think basketballs inflated with more air bounce higher. Rewrite this statement as a testable hypothesis.
If inflated with more air, then a basketball will bounce higher.
Type of observations that are made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, and thermometers. These results are measurable.
quantitative observations
Type of observations that deals with data that can be observed with our senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. They do not involve measurements or numbers.
qualitative observation
form a hypothesis?
What is step 2?
Influenced by feelings, interest, and prejudice.
What is subjective?
Colors, shapes, and textures of objects are examples of _?_ observations.
qualitative