Scientific Method
Information gathered during the scientific process must be accurate, sensible, and specific. This information is called what?
What is data?
Matter and energy are two major topics in this branch of science.
What is physical science?
The scientific tools used to communicate ideas to others are called what?
What are scientific models?
The variable that is measured to see if it is influenced in a study is called which variable?
What is the dependent variable?
An educated guess or prediction in science is called a what?
What is a hypothesis?
"Crickets will chirp more in warmer air." This statement represents a what?
What is a hypothesis?
What is one advantage and disadvantage of cars as technology?
What is the following?
Advantage: traveling, convenient, comfortable
Disadvantage: pollution, expensive, maintenance
Abstract ideas like mathematical formulas and atomic structures would be described by which type of model?
What is an idea model?
The variable in a scientific study that is manipulated and tested to see if there is an effect is called the what variable?
What is the independent variable?
A ___________ scientist may study rocks, volcanoes, and oceans.
What is an earth scientist?
A well-tested idea that helps explain science is termed a what? Hint: it's not a scientific law.
What is a scientific theory?
Scientists who study cells, genetics, and plants mainly study this branch of science.
What is life science (or biology)?
What type of model would show us things that are too big or too small to see?
What are physical models?
Katherine wants to see if a new brand of lip balm prevents chapped lips in freezing temperatures. What is the independent variable in this study?
What is the lip balm?
Forming a lunch line is one example of this part of a scientific system.
What is a process?
Drawing a conclusion based on prior knowledge and experience is termed making a what?
What is an inference?
Describe how science is related to technology.
Weather maps may show fast-moving weather fronts. These weather systems would be best shown on which type of model?
What is a computer model?
Joe wants to see if a new vitamin improves bone health in patients over 50 years old. What is the dependent variable in this study?
What is the level of bone health?
The part of a scientific system involving time is termed the what?
What are cycles?
List the steps of the scientific method in order.
What is make an observation, make a hypothesis, perform a controlled experiment, analyze results, draw a conclusion, and form a theory?
List 3 careers that mainly use physical science.
Answers will vary. Examples: physicists, chemists, engineers, researchers, etc.
List an example of each type of scientific model not mentioned in the game so far.
Answers may vary.
Create a scenario (situation) that includes an independent variable and a dependent variable.
For an extra 500 points, describe a possible control for your example.
Answers will vary.
Combining what we know with facts to evaluate things is called what?
What is critical thinking?