Ch 1 Nature of Science Flashcard

Front

How are a hypothesis and a theory similar?

Back

They are attempts to explain natural phenomena.

Front

Explanations of natural phenomena supported by large amounts of data are called _______.

Back

theories

Front

What explains what or how natural processes work?

Back

Scientific law

Front

A(n) _______ is a well-organized procedure that tests an idea.

Back

experiment

Front

A(n) _______ is something that represents an idea or object to help people better understand it.

Back

model

Front

The SI base unit of length is the ________.

Back

meter

Front

Which variable in an experiment is specifically changed by the scientist?

Back

independent variable

Front

A(n) ________ is a prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation.

Back

hypothesis

Front

What occurs when the expectations of a scientist change how the results of an experiment are viewed?

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bias

Front

The following should be considered when testing on animals:

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ethical issues