Explaining or interpreting the things you observe based on reasoning you already know is called
inferring
100
Having an attitude of doubt
Skepticism
100
The process of grouping together items that are alike in some way
Classifying
100
The variable that is changed
Independent Variable
200
Comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion about them.
Evaluating
200
Using specific observations to make a generalization
Inductive Reasoning
200
Scientist who posses this attitude are eager to learn more about the topics they study
Curiosity
200
Invovles creating representations of complex objects or processes
making models
200
The variable that is affected by the independent variable.
Dependent Variable
300
A way of learning about the natural world
Science
300
Using a generalization to make a specific observation
Deductive Reasoning
300
Scientist who possess this attitude always report their observations and results truthfully
Ethics
300
Not allowing your thoughts or feelings to influence your decision means you are being
objective.
300
A well-tested and widely accepted explanation of observations and experimental results.
Scientific Theory
400
Making a statement or claim about what will happen in the future based on something in the past
Predicting
400
You notice that birds always eat a certain type of bird food before any other. You conclude the birds must like this type of food better. This is an example of
Inductive Reasoning
400
A mistake in the design of an experiment that makes a certain result more likely
Experimental Bias
400
Trying to explain why a solar eclipse occurs is an example of
Scientific Inquiry
400
Describing observed patterns in nature without trying to explain those patterns.
Scientific Laws
500
You notice that all the fish in an area do not eat a certain type of plant. You reason that the plant must not taste good or may be poisonous. This is an example of
Inferring
500
You know water freezes at 0C. You see a frozen puddle of water. You know the water has frozen because it was at or below 0C. This is an example of
Deductive Reasoning
500
A person's likes and dislikes influence how he or she thinks
Personal Bias
500
An experiment with only one variable is called
a Controlled Experiment
500
Letting your feelings and thoughts affect your decision means you are being