Scientific Method & Scientific Inquiry

a way of learning about the natural world

an attitude of doubt

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

creating representations of complex objects or processes

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

a statement or rule that describes a pattern in nature

Science can answer all questions.

What is the second step of the scientific method?

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

facts, figures and evidence

factors that do not change in an experiment

an explanation or interpretation of an observation

What is an outcome of science?

inferences and predictions are based on

In your conclusion, you should state ...

observations that tell how much and use a number

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

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

a possible explanation for observations or answer to a scientific question

making a forecast about what will happen in the future

variable that changes in response to the manipulated variable

How can you test your hypothesis?

observations that describe

using one or more of your senses to gather information

What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?