Intro to Science Review (8/9)

Individuals who try to explain the world through science.

• Scientist

• Science

• Theory

• Evidence

A scientific ______________ is an explanation of something in the natural world.

• Science

• Evidence

• Reliable

• Theory

____________ is knowledge about the natural world gained through research or practice.

• Evidence

• Scientist

• Science

• Theory

____________ evidence is dependable and trustworthy.

• Evidence

• Reliable

• Theory

• Scientist

Data is ______________ or proof that supports an idea.

• Evidence

• Reliable

• Theory

• Scientist

A _______________ is a description of something that happens in the natural world.  They are usually formed from theories or facts.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

• Assumption

_____________ are indisputable observations that can never be disproven.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

• Assumption

An _____________________ is an idea that is thought to be true; it is not based on facts or evidence.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

• Assumption

A ________________ is often called an educated guess because it is based on intelligent and thoughtful thinking.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

• Assumption

Any measurable characteristics.

• Observation

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation