Topic #2: Science! It's everywhere you see! flashcard #FINAL

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process used for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurable values.

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What is pseudoscience?

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Pseudoscience refers to beliefs or practices that claim to be scientific but lack empirical evidence and cannot be tested.

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What are the steps of the scientific method?

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The steps typically include observation, question, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, and conclusion.

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What is the engineering process?

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The engineering process is a series of steps that engineers follow to design and create solutions to problems.

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Why is it important for a claim to be testable?

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A claim must be testable to be considered scientific; it allows for experimentation and validation.

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What does it mean to be 'stuck in the loop' in scientific inquiry?

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Being 'stuck in the loop' means repeatedly going through the steps of the scientific method or engineering process without reaching a conclusion.

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What is empirical evidence?

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Empirical evidence is information acquired by observation or experimentation that can be verified.

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What is a scientific law?

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A scientific law is a statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes an aspect of the world.