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Scientific Method
3 Branches of Science and Observations
Variables
Theories vs. Laws
Miscellaneous
100
What is the definition of a hypothesis?
An educated guess
100
What type of scientist would study Earth and Space?
Earth scientist
100
Which variables are usually observed for change in an experiment?
Dependent variables
100
What is a scientific law?
A rule that describes a pattern in nature.
100
What is the use of scientific discoveries for practical purposes?
Technology
200
What is the last step in the scientific method?
Conclusion (i.e. communicate conclusion)
200
What is a qualitative observation?
Observation that does not involve measurements or numbers
200
What factor is not changed in an experiment?
Constant/Control Variables
200
What is a scientific theory?
an explanation based on many observations and investigations
200
What is the definition of science?
The investigation and explanation of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations
300
How are predictions used in the scientific process?
To help scientists help hypotheses
300
What is a quantitative observation?
Observation involving measurements and numbers
300
What is an independent variable?
A variable that is changed/tested in an experiment
300
Is the following example a scientific theory or law: an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by a force
Scientific law
300
What does it mean to "organize data" in scientific investigations?
Putting the data in a table
400
What is physical science?
Study of matter and energy
400
What is an example of a quantitative observation?
Answers will vary. (Answer must include measurement/number)
400
What is an experimental group?
Analyze how the independent variable affects the dependent variable
400
What is an example of a scientific theory?
Answers will vary. (Cell Theory)
400
What resources do scientists use to conduct research?
Answers will vary. Examples: make observations and scientific literature
500
What measurement tools would you use to measure density?
Ruler and scale
500
What type of scientist would study oceanic crust?
Earth scientist
500
What is a model?
A simplified representation of an object, structure, or system used in analysis, explanation, interpretation, or design
500
Is the following example a scientific theory or law: a comet is like a dirty snowball
Scientific theory
500
What measurement units would you use to measure a liquid?
Liters or milliliters