Science Is...
Scientific Method
Data & Inferences
Experimental Design
Science Safety
100
A process of explaining the natural world.
What is Science?
100
A possible answer or explanation.
What is a hypothesis?
100
What we can actually see and know without further investigation.
What is an observation?
100
The thing being measured that depends on other factors.
What is a dependent variable?
100
To prevent hair from catching on fire.
What is the purpose for tying your hair back in the lab?
200
A geologist.
What type of scientist studies the solid Earth?
200
Similar to a hypothesis, a statement or conclusion that answers the original question/problem.
What is a Claim?
200
By using our five senses. (Sight, Sound, Touch, Taste, and/or Smell)
How do we make observations?
200
A thing being measured that doesn't depend on any other factor. (The thing creating a change in another variable.)
What is an independent variable?
200
Notify the teacher immediately.
What is the first step when encountering trouble in during a lab?
300
The branch of science that studies the Earth, including plate tectonics, weather, atmosphere, and climate.
What is Earth Science?
300
All data, including research, observations, and experimental data.
What is included in Evidence?
300
A conclusion we make based on available data.
What is an inference?
300
Variables that ensure an experiment tests only what it is intended to test.
What are controls?
300
Any object that can cut or puncture in the laboratory.
What is a sharp or sharps?
400
To understand how to ask relevant questions, think for ourselves, and solve problems.
What is the purpose of learning Science?
400
The steps of the Scientific Method.
What is: 1) Question/Problem, 2) Hypothesis, 3) Research, 4) Experiment, 5) Observations, 6) Analyze Data, 7) Communicate Results?
400
Prejudice toward a particular outcome that can invalidate our inferences.
What is bias?
400
Whether a study can scientifically answer the question as intended.
What is experimental validity?
400
Review the lab and safety procedures with your teacher.
What is the first thing you do when conducting an experiment?
500
The branch of science that deals with all matter, energy, and forces.
What is Physical Science?
500
A clear explanation for how and why the provided Evidence supports the Claim.
What is your Reasoning?
500
The process of reviewing datasets to discover new or useful information, usually by identifying patterns. (A required step for building your Reasoning.)
What is data analysis/analyzing data?
500
The degree to which results can be depended on for accuracy. The quality of being trustworthy
What is reliability?
500
It cracks and possibly sends shards flying.
What happens when heated glassware touches cold water?