A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results. It tries to explain 'why' things happen.
What is scientific theory
100
The variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis
What is manipulated (independent) variable
100
Why doesn't the scientific inquiry diagram have an end?
Because one inquiry often leads into another
100
A way of learning about the natural world
What is science
100
Why would you not use 2 manipulated variables in an experiment?
Because your results aren't useful...you don't know which one affected the responding variable
200
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question
What is a hypothesis
200
A factor that can change in an experiment
What is a variable
200
Why do Scientists from different fields need to work with one another?
because the study/investigations of today's world often spans through different fields of science
200
The study of living things
life science
200
Grouping items together that are alike in some way
What is classifying
300
To explain or interpret the things you observe
What is inferring
300
When Smithers created a special juice to increase productivity of workers, he wanted to check if the juice actually worked. The juice is an example of a ______________________ variable
What is a manipulated (independent) variable
300
A toy car, a doll, a map
What are models
300
These observations deal with amount or numbers
What is quantitative
300
Using one of more of your senses to gather information
What is observing
400
An item or a group that has to remain in the exact same conditions as before so it can be used as a comparison against the new experiment
What is a control
400
The variables that must remain the same throughout the experiment.
What are the controlled variables
400
What does it mean for a hypothesis to be testable?
Something that researchers can investigate and gather data in order to prove or disprove it.
400
having an attitude of doubt
What is skepticism
400
A job where someone understands the chemistry behind what affects flames and how to collect chemical spills safely.
What is a firefighter
500
The branch of science that includes chemistry
What is physical science
500
Sponge bob helped his friend's shell smell better by applying a cream and using Dr. Kelp's potion. The "smell" is an example of a ________________ variable
What is a responding (dependent) variable
500
What scientists expect to happen every time under a particular (specific) set of circumstances.
What is a scientific law
500
The next step after a question is posed
What is form a hypothesis OR communicate
500
An attitude that is very important when the results of an experiment go against predictions. Why?
What is honesty.
Because it will affect future experiments and lead others, who are working on similar studies, in the wrong path.