Question | Answer |
the way or process used to investigate what is happening around you. It provides possible answers to your questions. Provides new info every day that people use to make decisions | science |
what you learn through your senses | observation |
looking for similarities | compare |
looking for differences | contrast |
how you explain what you observe | inference |
when a scientist is in favor of or against one thing | bias |
representing things that happen too slowly, too quickly, or are too big or too small too observe directly | model |
scientist around the world use a system of measurement called the international system of units, or SI, to make observations. This allows them to understand each other's research | scientific measurement |
help you organize your observations and results | data table |
a prediction or statement that can be tested | hypothesis |
the variable in the experiment that is being measured | dependent variable |
the variable that tays the same in an experiment | constant |
the variable in the experiment that is changed | independent variable |
a sample that is treated like the other experimental groups except that the independent variable is not applies | control |
makes your life more convenient | technology |
the study or use of systems, especially computers and telecommunications | information technology |
scientist __ have results that support their hypothesis without completing __ trials first | rarely, numerous |
science is meaningful on others ways in everyday life. New discoveries constantly lead to new products that __ your life | influence |
new knowledge can mean that old ways of thinking r doing thins are __ | challenged |
scientific discoveries have never been limited to peolpe of one __, __, __, or __ | race, age, gender, culture, time period |
throughout history, people have tried to find answers to questions about what was happening around them by using their 5 senses: __, __, __, __, __ | sight, taste, touch, smell, hearing |
numbers can be used to __ observations and tool, such as: __ and __are used to give descriptions | describe, termometers, meter sticks |
we use our scientific thinking everyday to make __ | decisions |
__, __, __, and __ are all good sources of info | books, magazines, internet, and newspapers |
when trying to sole a problem it is important to discover ____ | all back round info |
are used to share info with scientist around the world | science publications |
used to record and communicate your findings. It can include graphs, charts, and illustrations | science journal |
communicating experiments results is an important part of the __ experience | lab |
scientist first make sure that everyone working to solve the problem has a ___ of the problem | clear understanding |
answers scientific questions through observation | descriptive research |
used to answer scientific questions by testing a hypothesis through the use of a series of carefully controlled steps | experimental research design |
steps to follow to try to solve problems. Differnet problems will require different scientific methods | scientific method |