What is science
The systematic study of natural events and conditions.
Science
a well-supported explanation about the natural world.
Scientific theory
Testable idea that leads to scientific investigation.
Hypothesis
Name the three branches of science
life, earth, physical
a representation of something in the natural world. ex: computer program, math equation, maps
scientific model
An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.
Experiment
observations, measurements, and data that scientists gather to support an explanation.
empirical evidence
information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating or reasoning
data
What is another name for a life scientist?
biologist
describes a basic principle of nature that always occurs under certain conditions.
scientific law
the process of obtaining information by using the five senses.
observation
The ONE part of the experiment that can be changed
independent variable