Chapter 2: Tools of Environmental Science

Testable explanation for an observation

Association used to study a subject when using an experiment is impossible or unethical

The average of a sample is the

The average mass of a wolf in a pack of wolves is an example of

Chance of something happening

Collection and classification data in the form of numbers

Information gathered during an experiment

Information gathered by using sight, hearing smell, and touch

Which of the following is not a scientific habit of mind

Protecting natural resources when making an environmental decision is what type of value

Principles or standards we consider important

What essential characteristic does a good experiment have?

The chance that an earthquake will occur in your town during the next year is an example of

Verbal or graphical explanation for how a system works or is organized

Procedure for testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions

A model of a dog is an example of what type of model

Logical statement about what will happen if a hypothesis is correct

Why are mathematical models important

Before you can make a decision using a decision-making model, what step must you take?