Understanding Science
A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions
A) scientific method
B) experiment
C) hypothesis
D) observation
A) scientific method
Science cannot answer questions about _____.
a. distance
b. temperature
c. feelings
d. the natural world
c. feelings
One example of technology that is commonly used by scientists is ______
a. computers
b. hypothesis
c. variables
d. observations
a. computers
the factors in an experiment that remain the same
constant
A statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events
prediction
What should a scientist do first if a hypothesis is NOT supported?
a. more repetition
b. more testing
c. gather more information
d. modify and revise the hypothesis
d. modify and revise the hypothesis
A prediction or statement that can be tested is
hypothesis
The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an
A) observation
B) scientific method
C) inquiry
D) conclusion
A) observation
either supports or does not support a hypothesis
conclusion
the factor measured or observed during an experiment
dependent variable
Which of the following is a factor in an experiment that does not change?
a. prediction
b. conclusion
c. constant
d. experiment
c. constant
Which of the following is NOT a branch of science?
a. life
b. biodiesel
c. earth
d. physical
b. biodiesel
Scientists analyze results by using which tool(s) to help recognize patterns?
a. graphing and tables
b. models and calculations
c. speaking at conferences
d. a and b only
d. a and b only
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales make?
A) making a hypothesis
B) interpreting data
C) making observations
D) drawing conclusions
c) making observations
the act of watching and recording what happens
observations
What are three ways that scientists communicate their results to others?
speak at conferences, write scientific articles, exchange information on internet
Which of the following describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true?
a. scientific theory
b. scientific law
c. scientific experiment
a. scientific law
Scientists test a hypothesis by
A. | formulating questions. |
B. | designing models. |
C. | doing experiments. |
D. | drawing conclusions. |
C. doing experiments.
A research hypothesis includes the original hypothesis, a method of texting it, and a(n) ______
a. prediction
b. conclusions
c. observations
d. analysis
a. prediction
the factor in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the investigator
independent variable
An explanation of observations of events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations is called _________
a. scientific law
b. scientific theory
c. scientific truth
b. scientific theory
Which is NOT a result of scientific inquiry (method)?
a. adding more branches of science
b. possible explanations for questions
c. technology
d. new materials
a. adding more branches of science
Which group is the part of a controlled experiment where the independent variable does NOT change?
a. experimental group
b. control group
c. variable group
b. control group
When you are skeptical of scientific issues in the media, what are you doing?
a. using critical thinking to question information
b. accepting the information as truthful
c. using your bias to form opinions
a. using critical thinking to question information
a logical conclusion based on available information or evidence
inference