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Scientific Method
Observation vs. Inference
Qualitative vs. Quantitative
Law vs. Theory
Fact vs. Opinion
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What is a hypothesis?
An educated guess based on background knowledge
100
What is an observation?
Using one or more of your senses to gather information
100
What is a qualitative observation?
An observation based on smell, sight, touch, etc. Does not include numbers.
100
Gravity is an example of what?
Law
100
Define fact.
True, proven statement.
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Which variable will you adjust during an experiment, but it won't be changed by other factors in the experiment?
Independent variable
200
What is an inference?
An assumption or a conclusion that is made based on an observation
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What is a quantitative observation?
An observation that includes numbers, something you counted or measured.
200
The idea that atoms make up everything is an example of what?
Theory
200
Define opinion.
A persons own, personal thoughts on something.
300
What three things should a conclusion include?
Answer to the question, confirm or deny the hypothesis, and what you would do differently.
300
Observation or Inference: The boy didn't eat his sandwich because he isn't hungry.
Inference
300
Qualitative or quantitative: The cat had black and gray stripes.
Qualitative
300
Which is the most true: law, theory or hypothesis?
Law
300
Fact or opinion: Lebron James is the best basketball player in the NBA.
Opinion
400
Create a hypothesis for the following question: Does the amount of time spent studying for a test affect a person's score?
If.... then....
400
Observation or Inference: She is raising her hand, so she must know the answer.
Inference
400
Qualitative or Quantitative: There are 26 tomatoes growing in the garden.
Quantitative
400
Define law.
A description of an observed pattern, has been tested multiple times, is 100% true.
400
Fact or opinion: The cardinals baseball team is located in St. Louis, MO.
Fact
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What is the independent variable in the following question: Does the brand of basketball affect how high it will bounce?
Brand of basketball
500
Observation or inference: The room smelled like soup cooking.
Observation
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Qualitative or Quantitative: It smells like fresh cut grass outside.
Qualitative
500
Define theory.
An explanation for how or why something happens that is based on a large amount of evidence, but is not necessarily true.
500
Fact or opinion: Gymnastics is more difficult than dance.
Opinion