Question | Answer |
The Process researchers use to carry out their investigations is called | Scientific method |
The use of senses to obtain information | Observing |
A logical approach to solving problems by observing and collecting data, formulating hypotheses, testing hypotheses, adn formulating theories that are supported by data | Scientific Method |
Data that is descriptive | qualitative |
Data that is numerical | quantitative |
a set of particles or interacting components considered to be a distinct physical entity for the purpose of study | System |
an explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested | Hypothesis |
a pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept | Model |
the explanation for some phenomenon that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning; that is supported by a large quantity of evidence; and that does not conflict with any existing experimental results or observations | theory |
a series of steps that scientists use to answer questions and solve problems. | scientific method |
data that describes the qualities of a material, such as color or texture. | Qualitative data |
data taken regarding magnitude, size or amount of something. It deals with measurable quantities | Quantitative data |
a pictorial view of the relationship between two variables | Graph |
statements that apply to a range of information | Generalization |
serves as a basis for making predictions and for carrying out further experiments | hypothesis |
often drafted as “if-then” statements | hypothesis |
During testing, the experimental conditions that remain constant | controls |
any condition that changes | Varialbes |
a pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept | model |
the explanation for some phenomenon that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning; that is supported by a large quantity of evidence; and that does not conflict with any existing experimental results or observations | theory |
Stages in a scientific method | Observing, Formulating Hypotheses, Testing, Theorizing, Publish results |
True or False: A scientific method is a single, fixed process. | False. Steps are repeated many times. |
Models are visual, verbal, or __________ | mathematical |
matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms | atomic model of matter |
a broad generalization that explains a body of facts or phenomena | theory |
Theories are considered successful if they can predict what | The results of many new experiments. |