Chapter 1 Test--Review #1

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

Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called:

A possible explanation for a set of observations that has not yet been proven bc there is not enough evidence is a:

In an experiment, facts, figures, results and other evidence gathered through observations is called:

Observations that deal with a number amount are called:

In a science experiment, what is a variable?

What is a "constant" in an experiment?

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

Observations that deal with words and adjectives are called:

A testable prediction written as "If, then...because...." is:

The part of an experiment that a scientist purposely changes is:

A scientific hypothesis must be:

An organized procedure for testing an hypothesis is:

The variable that is measured and observed to record results is:

The "Big Bang Theory" is an example of a _________ __________.

A ________ _________ explains how or why repeated patterns happen in nature. It backs up a ___________ __________.

Bonus Question: Trying to organize different types of cars is an example of:

A control group in an experiment helps scientists:

Something that you think will happen in the future that you based off of your current observations:

A ________ _________ states what will happen in nature. This happens many times and is proven true over and over again.