Scientific Method

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

1. Tentative interpretation or explanation
2. Has the potential to be proven wrong
3. Can be tested by experiments

Question 2

Scientific Method

Answer 2

A way of learning that emphasizes observation and experimentation to produce knowledge as the result of the senses

Question 3

Knowledge as the result of the senses

Answer 3

Observations, Hypotheses, Laws, Theories

Question 4

Scientific Law

Answer 4

I. Summarizes the results of a large number of observations.
II. Predicts the results of observations
III. Predicts what happens

Question 5

Scientific Theory

Answer 5

I. Are models that explain and give the underlying cause for observations and laws
II. Provides why things happen
III. Comes from experiments

Question 6

Experiments

Answer 6

Tests hypotheses and laws, and theories. If not validated/confirmed, they are revised and tested through further experimentation