Unit 1: 8th The Nature of Science

What is the best definition of a graph.

• a photo of information.

• a display.

• a trend or pattern of information.

• a visual display of information.

To show trends or how data changes over time use a:

• bar graph.

• a line graph.

• a circle graph.

• a fancy graph.

Useful for comparing information by counting:

• bar graph.

• line graph.

• circle graph.

• fancy smancy graph.

Used to show how a fixed quantity is broken down into parts:

• bar graph,

• line graph.

• circle graph.

• graphic illusion.

An assertion, usually supported by evidence is:

• opinion.

• claim.

• prediction.

• argument.

An available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid:

• hypothesis.

• circle graph.

• evidence.

• conclusion.

The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence.

• hypothesis.

• argument.

• investigating.

• reasoning.

A series of steps used to assist in designing and/or developing new products, devices, and systems to improved something or solve a problem.

• Scientific Method

• Engineering Design

A series of steps used to answer a question or study a phenomena:

• Scientific Method.

• Engineering Design.

A well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observation.

• Scientific Law.

• Scientific Theory.