Scientific Method and Unit 1 Review

The third step in the scientific method is ...

Which is the variable you keep the same at all times?

Qualitative means using the 5 senses.

A theory should be tested more than one time to be sure it is reliable and valid.

The difference between pseudoscience and science is that pseudoscience is based on real data.

Why do scientists conduct research?

The first step of the scientific method is...

Which of these tools would you find a scientist using in the field?

A qualitative observation about clouds is that they are white.

This is a good scientific question. "Are students who wear hoodies more popular than those who don't?"

Which is the variable you change?

Scientists may work in the...

The second step of the scientific method is...

A quantitative observation about dogs is that they lick and bark.

What is a procedure?

Quantitative means using numbers.

If the results of an experiment do not match the hypothesis, it was all for nothing.

The best place to read about science explorations is in a brochure or internet site.

You want to test if giving students a snack break increases class performance on tests. Which is a good hypothesis?

Which of these tools would you find in a lab?

A quantitative observation about a rock is that it weights 2 lbs.

This is a good scientific question. "Are students who wear hoodies more warm than those who don't?"

A qualitative observation about water is that it takes 16 oz to fill a bottle.

How many variables should you change in an experiment?

What is a hypothesis?

A hypothesis must include the words...

Which variable is what is measured?

Why use the scientific method?