1.1 - What is Science?
What is a hypothesis?
A possible explanation or prediction that can be tested
What is the connection between technology and scientific discoveries?
New technology can help make more accurate and reliable scientific discoveries.
Terry wants to determine which fruit juice spikes a person's blood sugar the most. What is the independent variable?
The type of fruit juice
Give an example of a scientist being skeptical.
Answers will vary but the scientist must question the the data, evidence and look for errors or bias.
Terry wants to determine which fruit juice spikes a person's blood sugar the most. What is the dependant variable?
Blood Sugar
Name three ways a scientist can share their findings/work?
Scientific journals, conferences/presentations, teaching at a university, books, social media, etc...
Terry wants to determine which fruit juice spikes a person's blood sugar the most. What are three controls that Terry must be aware of?
The amount of juice, the same person, the time of day, other foods eaten with the juice, etc....
Name the four attitudes every scientist must have in order to be successful?
Curiosity, Skepticism, Open-Mindedness, Creativity
List the 6 steps of the scientific method in order.
1. Make an observation.
2. Ask a question.
3. Develop a hypothesis.
4. Design and complete a controlled experiment.
5. Collect and record data.
6. Analyze data and draw a conclusion.
What is bias and give an example of bias in an experiment.
Bias is when the results or conclusions are unfairly skewed or inaccurate. A scientist may allow their beliefs to affect the way they analyze data and draw an inaccurate conclusion.