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Scientific Method
Inductive/Deductive & Observation/Inference
Name That Variable...
Potent Potables
100
The study of matter and energy.
What is Physical Science?
100
When designing an experiment, the first step is to do what?
State the problem
100
Observation or Inference: Lady Gaga has two ears.
What is an Observation.
100
A factor that does not change in an experiment
What is a Constant?
100
The process of gathering information through the senses
What is an Observation?
200
A testable prediction.
What is a Hypothesis?
200
An idea, structure, or system that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain.
What is a model?
200
Observation or Inference: A girl is taking Mr. Rupp's picture. He must be a model.
What is an Inference?
200
The factor in an experiment that is adjusted by the experimenter
What is the Independent Variable?
200
An experiment that involves asking people a series of questions.
What is a Survey?
300
The iPhone is an example of what? (hint: it is something that makes our lives easier)
What is an technology?
300
A test of a hypothesis
What is an experiment?
300
My stomach feels like something is "brewing." It's probably because I ate Chipotle last night.
What is an Inference?
300
A factor that changes in an experiment from manipulation of the independent variable
What is the Dependent Variable?
300
The two main branches of physical science
What are Chemistry and Physics?
400
A rule or principle that describes the behavior of something in nature
What is a Scientific Law.
400
32) If the data collected from your experiment does not support your hypothesis, you should do what?
Change your hypothesis to match the data.
400
Jon and Greg like science class. All boys must like science class.
What is Inductive Reasoning?
400
A standard for comparison that helps to ensure that the experimental result is caused by the condition being tested
What is the Control?
400
An experiment that involves manipulating and identifying variables
What is a Controlled Experiment?
500
An explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments
What is a Theory?
500
What is the order of the Scientific Method?
1) Recognize the problem, 2) Form a hypothesis, 3) Test a hypothesis, 4) Collect and analyze data, 5) Draw conclusions
500
All girls have Coach purses. Stephanie and Amanda have Coach purses.
What is Deductive Reasoning?
500
Your teacher wants to know whether or not the amount of light will effect plant growth. What are the Independent and Dependent Variables?
Independent: Amount of light Dependent: Plant Growth
500
An experiment that does not involve changing or controlling variables
What is an Observational Study?