Science and The Scientific Method
What is the definition of Science?
The study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observation.
What is the definition of observation?
To view or notice something in order to gather information
What is a hypothesis?
A potential answer to a scientific question.
What goes into the results section of an experiment?
Data: Tables/Charts and Graphs
What is a cause and effect relationship?
A relationship where one thing happens (cause) that makes something else happen (effect)
Is Science Perfect?
What senses do you use to make observations?
All of Them!
What goes into the first blank of a hypothesis?
Restate/paraphrase the scientific question.
What is qualitative data?
Data that is a descriptive group or a category
Part 2.
What is the definition of the scientific method?
A step by step process that scientists use to develop and answer questions
What is a scientific question?
A question that can be tested to find an answer that explains your observations
What is a procedure?
A step by step process used to accomplish a specific task or reach a goal
What kind of graph would you make if your independent variable was a unit of time?
A line graph!
What variable is the cause?
The Independent Variable.
What are the Six Steps of the Scientific Method in Order?
1. Observe
2. Question
3. Hypothesis
4. Experiment
5. Results
6. Conclusions
What is the structure of a scientific question?
Does _______________ have an effect on ________?
Why is it important to include as much detail as possible when writing an experimental procedure?
So that ANYONE could repeat your experiment by following your steps.
What do you do in the conclusions?
Talk about your experiment!
What is a control variable?
Something that could affect the results of your experiment BUT YOU DON’T WANT IT TO!