Nature of Science

Scientist and other people start with questions and observations that may come from:

• Curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness, and creativity
• Practical problems (flooding issue in a coastal area)
• New technology (3-D printers)
• All of the above

Which is an example of qualitative data?

• The girl has brown hair.
• The girl's hair is 50 centimeters long.
• The girl is 95 centimeters tall.
• The girl weighs 140 lbs

Which is an example of quantitative data?

• The boy did a lot of push-ups
• The boy has blonde hair.
• The boy weighs 140 pounds.
• The boy has green eyes.

What are the goals of science?

• Tell society what to feel and think
• Provide natural explanations for events in the natural world
• Explain religion and philosophy

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A testable prediction is a ________________.

• experiment
• variable
• hypothesis
• constant

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A factor that does not change in an experiment.

• independent
• dependent
• control
• constant

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A factor used as a standard for comparison.

• independent
• dependent
• control
• constant

a procedure of steps carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis/answer a question

• model

• investigation

• experiment

• research

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using your 5 senses and/or scientific instruments to collect information about the natural world

• opinion

• observation

• testable

• valid

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measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation

• predict

• data

• analyze

• conclusion

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