Apologia Gen.Science Word Scramble
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Name, Term, or Concept | Description/Definition |
counter-example | an example that contradicts a conclusion |
hypothesis | an educated guess that attempts to explain an observation or answer a question |
theory | a hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of evidence. Usually explains why an event happens. |
scientific law | description of natural phenomena that is supported by a significant amount of evidence and often includes a mathematical term. Doesn't explain why the phenomenon occurs. |
True or False: Science can never prove anything. | True |
True or False: Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects. | False |
air resistance | refers to the fact that air actually slows objects as they fall (Sir Isaac Newton) |
True or False: In the absence of air, ALL objects, regardless of weight or shape, fall at the same rate. | True |
What does it take to destroy a scientific law? | A single counter-example. |
Steps of the Scientific Method | 1. Make observations and ask questions 2. Background Research 3 Form a hypothesis 3. Perform experiments 4. Analyze results and draw conclusions 5. If your hypothesis is not supported, go back and change hypothesis or redesign experiment. |
What are the three limitations of science? | 1. it cannot prove anything 2. it is not 100% settled 3. it must conform to the scientific method. |
Percival Lowell | hypothesized that the criss-crossed line observed on Mars were actually canals used for water distribution. |
Can any subject be studied by science? | Yes, as long as the scientific method is used. |
observation | Allows the scientist to collect data |
Operational Science | Relies on observable, repeatable experiments to discover truth |
Historical Science | Relies on relics & historical records from the past to make educated assumptions as we examine evidence we can see today. |
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