8th grade, Sci and Tech ch. 1

Thinking and questioning is the start of the SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY process.

a HYPOTHESIS describes how to measure a particular variable or define a term.

Science is organized into branches based on the METHODS USED.

Trying to explain a solar eclipse is an example of

Which factors must be controlled so you can draw a logical conclusion?

Making a forecast of what will happen in the future

Scientific INQUIRY = you understand terms and principles so you can make good decisions.

An organized way to collect and record scientific observations is with a(n)

Many nonscience careers require a knowledge of science b/c workers must

Putting things into categories or grouping together like items

Scientists from MANY DIFFERENT FIELDS are researching ways to develop new sources of energy

Which branch of science includes studying magnetism?

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a question is called

The one variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis is the MANIPULATED variable

Useful tool that helps interpret data by revealing unexpected patterns.

Which branch of science studies the stars?

In a scientific experiment, the responding variable can also be called the

A HYPOTHESIS describes an observed pattern in nature without attempting to explain it

Well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or results is called a scientific

Observations that deal with descriptions that canNOT be expressed in numbers

Which is a valid reason why a scientist might reject a scientific theory?

Which stage of the process enables a scientist to check the work of other scientists?

In science, a hypothesis must be

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

If you purposely change the temp to test a hypothesis, the temp is called the

A scientific law is based on repeated INFERENCES made over a long period of time.

Summary of what you learned from an experiment is called

Which of the following is an example of thinking scientifically?

Using one or more of your senses to gather info is called

Which branch of science studies plants, animals, and human body?

Explaining the things you observe based on reasoning from what you already know

In science, SKEPTICISM means coming up with inventive ways to solve problems

A statement that describes how to measure a particular variable or define a term is called

Identifying good sources of info; applying knowledge to problems in your life is having

Which of the following are NOT examples of data

Most scientific questions being investigated today

Creating a representation of a complex process is called

The factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable

Statement that describes what you expect to happen every time under a particular condition

A knowledge of SCIENCE is essential in nearly all careers.