the use of scientific methods to test a hypothesis

A prediction that can only be supported or not supported by scientific experimentation.

Explains something we see in the natural world that has been verified through repeated experiments or testing.

A ___ is observed and describes in the natural world what appears to always be true.

Explains HOW nature works.

Help us understand laws.

Describes What nature does

Happens under very specific conditions in nature.

A theory can be supported by enough empirical evidence to become a law.

If-Then statements

Theories can be proven with enough evidence

Force = mass x gravity

If other people are watching you, then you will be better behaved.

Germs cause diseases in living organisms.

Time should be the independent variable

Which variable goes on the Y axis?

At what time is the rocket the highest according to the graph?