Information from which a conclusion can be drawn or a prediction can be made is called...
What is data
100
A conclusion based on observations is called
What is an inference
100
This is the search for understanding the natural world using inquiry (questions) and experimentation?
What is science
200
What is another word for hypothesis? 1. evidence, 2. observation, 3. investigation, 4. prediction.
prediction
200
How many variables should be tested at one time? none, one, two, three?
one
200
When measurements are consistently repeated
What is precision
200
Facts that make you believe something is true
What is evidence
200
The use of scientific methods to test a hypothesis is called...
What is an experiment
300
True or false? A scientist's opinion is a valid source of information to use in a scientific investigation.
False
300
Objects or ideas that represent things are called...
What is a model
300
When measurements are close to a known measurement
What is accuracy
300
For a scientific conclusion to be valid, what must it be based on?
What is facts
300
step by step instructions for completing a task
What is procedures
400
Name one example of an appropriate reference materials for scientists to do research.
Scientific journals, books
400
A scientist using the scientific method would NOT, 1. ask a question. 2. form an opinion. 3. record data 4. perform repeated trials.
form an opinion
400
What should you be sure to do to stay safe when performing science activities? 1. ask my teacher questions 2. smell every chemical I use 3. wear loose clothing 4. use tools
ask my teacher questions
400
For a scientific investigation to be valid, it must be able to be ONE of the following: 1. graphed 2. replicated 3. predicted 4. observed
replicated
400
Checking results with other scientists...
What is verification
500
This is a statement of what you think will happen during an investigation. (If...then...because...)
What is a hypothesis
500
What is the standard against which change is measured? (hint: in the gummy bear activity, this gummy bear was in a cup with no liquid)
a control group
500
Name 2 kinds of measurements you can make with tools
possible answers: volume, time, speed, depth, temperature
500
A scientific CONCLUSION is based which ONE of these options. 1. variables and experiments 2. observations and questions 3. facts and observations 4. tools and evidence