Ball_Chapter 0 Lesson 1_Scientific Inquiry

What is a constant? If I eat more Hershey chocolate bars, then I will gain weight.

What is the general order to scientific inquiry?

Which branch of science is the study of the history, origin, and structure of Earth?

What do you call a logical explanation of an observation drawn from prior knowledge

_____ is/are a series of skills used to answer questions.

Which branch of science is the study of matter and energy?

What is the dependent variable? If I eat more Hershey chocolate bars, then I will gain weight.

In an experiment, this is what results from your change.

Which scientific benefit does this example fit? Is there a cure for diabetes?

What is a rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature, often a formula? (what)

What is it called when using one or more of your senses to gather information?

What do you call comparing what you already know with the information you are given?

Which is the group that experiences a new condition in order to see if there is change?

What is the investigation and exploration of natural events?

This is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.

Which branch of science is the study of living organisms and their internal processes?

Which scientific benefit does this example fit? The new solar panels generate more electricity than the old ones.

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What is the independent variable? If I eat more Hershey chocolate bars, then I will gain weight.

What is an explanation of observations or events gained from many investigations? (how or why)

Which scientific benefit does this example fit? A planet has been discovered beyond the orbit of Pluto!

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In an experiment, this is the one "thing" you change.

Which of the following can science answer?

A(n) _____ is a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested.

What is a statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events?

In an experiment, this is something that must always remain the same.