Vocab
What is an educated guess based on observations, and can be tested?
Hypothesis
What is the process of grouping items that are alike in some way called?
Classifying
What is comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion? (Hint: It's in a step of the scientific method)
Evaluation
Can you have a conclusion without data to support it?
No, you must always have data to support your conclusion.
What is Science?
a way of learning about the natural world; to gain knowledge of the world.
What is a summary based on evidence or facts?
Conclusion
What is creating a representation of complex objects or processes called?
Making Models
is there only one version of the scientific method?
No, some versions have more steps than others
What is an activity that is used to test your hypothesis is true or false?
Experiment
What is a variable?
A factor that is able to change; 3 kinds, independent, dependent, and controlled
What is the process of obtaining information by using your senses?
Observation
What is data?
It is the results of the experiment
Should you repeat an experiment several times?
Yes, in order to be confident in your results you must repeat the experiment several times.
If you find out your experiment proved your hypothesis wrong, was the experiment a waste of time? Should you get rid of the results? Yes, or No, Why?
No, of course not! Even if the data does not agree with your hypothesis it is still important data!
*Thomas Edison performed 1000 experiments that proved his hypothesis wrong before he got one right. His data showed him what didn't work! That is how we have the lightbulb.
Is the scientific method a cycle, or does it end after the conclusion?
It is a cycle, even if your hypothesis is correct more questions can be asked to continue the cycle.
What is a logical conclusion based on observations?(Hint: each person has their own perspective)
Inference
What are the 5 senses used to observe?
Sight, hear, taste, touch, smell.
What are observations that describe the qualities or characteristics of something?
Qualitative Observation
Name 1 of the 3 graphs to show comparisons, patterns, trends, and relationships in data
Bar graphs, line graphs, scatter plots
Do you change your hypothesis if it didn't match the experiments results?
What is an observation based on data and can be expressed using numbers, such as length, mass temperature, distance, and time?
Quantitative Observation
What is the difference between an inference and a prediction?
Both an inference and a prediction are foretelling the future. An inference is supported by past experiences or evidence while a prediction is not.
What is the order of the steps of the scientific method? (There are 6)
1. Question
2. Hypothesize
3. Experiment
4. Observe and Record
5. Analyze
6.Conclude and Share results
What is a controlled variable?
A variable that does not change during the experiment (Constant)
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
An opinion is a belief based on personal preference.