Types of Science
The study of physical properties
what is physics
This is a highly controlled experiment, where everything should be done with a lot of planning and a specific purpose.
what is a lab?
Ask a question about something in the world
what is a question
The main ways that scientists publish their findings in peer reviewed journals for other scientists to read
The study of the substances of which matter is composed
what is chemistry
These are experiments done in a more regular environment. Scientists still have lots of control, but not over everything.
What is a field experiment?
Make an educated guess at what the answer to your question might be
what is a hypothesis?
Observable events that occur in the universe and that we can use our science knowledge to explain or predict.
What is a natural phenomena?
The study of living organisms
what is biology
Scientists go where they want to learn something and observe. They have no control over the different variables.
What is a natural experiment?
Write down your results and any observations you noticed during the experiment
What is observation and data?
examples of lightning, morning glory, blood rain, the sailing stones, earthquakes, volcanos
What is a natural phenomena?
The study of the physical constitution of the earth and its atmosphere
What is earth science
The material you are changing in the experiment in order to test your hypothesis
What is a manipulated variable?
Share your results with others
what is reporting?
____ is the idea that the answer you get actually reflects the question you are asking.
What is validity?
the study of celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole
what is Astronomy?
The result that occurs during your experiment. How did your manipulated variable respond?
What is a responding variable?
Figure out what materials you need for your experiment and create a procedure to follow
what is material and procedure?
means that if another scientist uses your procedure they would come up with similar results. Poor _____ would mean they would try your experiment and get a completely different result.
What is reliability?