Scientific Method & Scientific Inquiry

an attitude of doubt

Science can answer all questions.

What is the second step of the scientific method?

using one or more of your senses to gather information

What is an outcome of science?

the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world & propose explanations

an explanation or interpretation of an observation

the process of grouping together items that are alike in some way

observations that tell how much and use a number

factors that do not change in an experiment

inferences and predictions are based on

In your conclusion, you should state ...

How can you test your hypothesis?

Questions that deal with opinions, beliefs, values, and feelings can be answered through scientific investigations.

What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

facts, figures and evidence

observations that describe

______________ is comparing what you already know with the information you are given.

a possible explanation for observations or answer to a scientific question

a way of learning about the natural world

a statement or rule that describes a pattern in nature

making a forecast about what will happen in the future

variable that changes in response to the manipulated variable

creating representations of complex objects or processes

a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations & experimental reults