Review Day 1

Front

What scientific attitudes help generate new ideas?

Back

Curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness, and creativity help scientists generate new ideas.

Front

What is a logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience?

Back

Inference.

Front

What type of data includes only descriptions and no numbers? (Example: the dog was furry)

Back

Qualitative data.

Front

What is the mass number of Copper?

Back

63.

Front

What is a possible explanation for a set of observations? Or a possible answer to a scientific question? (Hint: this can be tested)

Back

Hypothesis.

Front

What is the definition of curiosity in scientific inquiry?

Back

Curiosity is the desire to learn or know more about something, driving scientists to ask questions and seek answers.

Front

What does skepticism mean in the context of science?

Back

Skepticism is the practice of questioning the validity of claims and seeking evidence before accepting them as true.

Front

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

Back

Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

Front

What is an observation in scientific terms?

Back

An observation is the act of noting and recording something using the senses.

Front

What is a hypothesis?

Back

A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between variables.