I. Scientific Methods

Question 1

Scientific Methods (name five)

Answer 1

• Making observations & stating a problem
• Forming a Hypothesis
  Testing the Hypothesis
• Record/Analyze Date
• Draw conclusions

Question 2

How should a Hypothesis be?

Answer 2

• Must be TESTABLE
• Must be a possible explanation for the question or problem based on observations and research

Question 3

Qualitative Observations

Answer 3

Using the senses to observe qualities (non-numerical properties)

Question 4

Quantitative Observations

Answer 4

measurements or quantities (numerical)

Question 5

How many variables are tested during an experiment to test a hypothesis?

Answer 5

Only one variable.

Question 6

Data can be…

Answer 6

Qualitative, quantitative, or both.

Question 7

During an experiment, data is recorded-

Answer 7

On a data table

Question 8

Independent variables:

Answer 8

the variable that is changed during the experiment (Cause)

Question 9

Dependant Variables:

Answer 9

the variable that is observed during the experiment (result of changing the independent variable) (effect)

Question 10

What is Science?

Answer 10

the search for scientific knowledge

Question 11

What is technology?

Answer 11

the application of science (making it useful)

Question 12

Scientific Theory:

Answer 12

An EXPLANATION about the natural world, not a guess, is based on hypothesis and observations supported by testing.

Question 13

Scientific Law:

Answer 13

A STATEMENT about the natural world: predicts what will occur in a given set of conditions. explains what happens not how or why.

Question 14

Compare/ Contrast: Hypothesis vs. Scientific Theory

Answer 14

• Both explanations
• Hypothesis only a proposed explanation and is not tested
• Theory is a well-tested explanation