LS 1: Methods of Science Review

Question 1

Do you know the difference between Scientific Laws and Scientific Theories?

Accepted Answer

No, Kind of, Yes

Question 2

What is the correct order for the first 3 steps of the Scientific Method?

Accepted Answer

1. Observe & Question, 2. Research, 3. Hypothesize

Question 3

What are the three main branches of science?

Accepted Answer

Earth, Life, and Physical Science

Question 4

Scientific Laws are...

Accepted Answer

Rule that describe a pattern in nature

Question 5

What is the correct order for the last four steps of scientific inquiry?

Accepted Answer

4. Experiment, 5. Record & Analyze Data, 6.Conclude, 7. Share Results

Question 6

Do you know the difference between an inference and observation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, No, Kind of

Question 7

What is an inference?

Accepted Answer

A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge

Question 8

A hypothesis is a prediction.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Critical thinking is...

Accepted Answer

Comparing what you already know to new info & deciding if you agree or not

Question 10

Scientific theories are...

Accepted Answer

Accepted as true until proven wrong, Often questioned and tested for validity, Explanations of observations or events based on knowledge from observations

Question 11

A conclusion is a summary of the information gained from testing a hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

What processes do scientists use when they perform scientific investigations?

Accepted Answer

Scientific Method, Scientific Inquiry

Question 13

An observation is.....

Accepted Answer

Using 1 or more of your senses to gather info & take note of what occurs

Question 14

A hypothesis is...

Accepted Answer

A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested, An if, then, because statement.

Question 15

A prediction is...

Accepted Answer

A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events

Question 16

Science is the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information

Accepted Answer

True

LS 1: Methods of Science Review

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LS 1: Methods of Science Review

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