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Vocabulary
Scientific Process
Science Skills
Scientific Thinking/Reasoning
Mr. Olson
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A possible answer to a scientific question
What is a hypothesis.
100
Every experiment starts out with this first step in the scientific process.
What is ask a question about something science related.
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This is a skill where scientists create representations to help them understand something.
What is making models
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"I really like watching movies, so I'll bet that everyone likes watching movies!" This is an example of ________ bias.
What is personal bias.
100
Batman
What is Mr. Olson's favorite superhero.
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The facts, figures, and other evidence gathered during the experiment
What is data.
200
Once a question is asked, it is important to write one of these.
What is a hypothesis
200
Scientists often times will group together items that are alike in some way.
What is classifying objects.
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"Where I come from, we play lots of hockey, so I bet hockey is everyone's favorite sport here too." This is an example of ________ bias.
What is cultural bias.
200
Ohio
What is the state where Mr. Olson is from.
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Scientists need a strong sense of this, so that they do what is right and not what is wrong.
What is ethics
300
These are factors that can change in an experiment and need to be controlled.
What are variables.
300
You use your senses to do this while experimenting.
What is observe.
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After scientists conduct many tests, they may come up with this which is an explanation using the evidence that they have found.
What is scientific theory.
300
My favorite baseball team.
What are the Cincinnati Reds.
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This is when a person has an attitude of doubt.
What is skepticism.
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The variable that is purposely changed to test the hypothesis.
What is the independent variable.
400
Observations made that involve numbers and quantities.
What are quantitative observations.
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I noticed that water turns to ice every time the temperature is 0 degrees Celsius. So, I bet water will freeze any time it is at 0 degrees Celsius. Using my observation to make a generalization is an example of _____________________.
What is inductive reasoning.
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My favorite food.
What is pizza.
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This is when your reasoning is affected by your own personal feelings
What is subjective reasoning.
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Once the data has been collected and evaluated, a scientist will reach one of these.
What is a conclusion.
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The way scientists study the natural world.
What is through scientific investigation.
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Some people will make observations in the world without trying to explain them or testing them which is called ________.
What is a scientific law.
500
My favorite soda pop.
What is root beer.