Nature of Science Review

Front

A prediction about a problem that can be tested is __________.

Back

Hypothesis

Front

A process that uses observation and experimentation to gain knowledge about events in nature is ____________.

Back

Science

Front

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called __________.

Back

Quantitative

Front

In an experiment, the variable that is measured or observed is called the __________ variable.

Back

Dependent variable

Front

A rule of nature that sums up related observations to describe a pattern in nature is a __________.

Back

Scientific law

Front

The factor in an experiment that is changed or controlled is called the __________ variable.

Back

Independent variable

Front

A well-tested explanation for a broad set of observations is known as a __________.

Back

Scientific theory

Front

The systematic approach to problem-solving in science is known as the __________ method.

Back

Scientific method

Front

Data that describes qualities or characteristics is called __________ data.

Back

Qualitative data

Front

The first step in the scientific method is to make a __________.

Back

Observation