Chapter 1 - Science and the Natural World

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

A scientific hypothesis must be

Asking a question is the ___ step in scientific inquiry

Constructing a hypothesis is the third step of scientific inquiry. What is the fourth?

In an experiment, the one variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis is called the

The rules that enable people to know right from wrong

What is Mrs. Karolewicz's favorite Disney character?

Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called

Explaining the things you observe based on reasoning from what you already know is called

Using specific observations to make generalizations.

Tara measures water levels in a bucket in her yard. She saw her dog drinking from it. This is?

An observation that deals with characteristics that cannot be expressed in numbers

When scientists group observations that are alike in some way, they are ____.

A way of learning about the natural world through observations and logical reasoning

A mistake in the design of an experiment that makes a particular result more likely.

An outlook influenced by the beliefs, social forms, and traits of a group.

In a scientific experiment, facts, figures and other evidence gathered through observations are

Comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion about them.

A scientific ___ describes an observed pattern in nature w/o attempting to explain it.

If you state that your soccer team will win today's game bc your team has always beat this team

One useful tool that may help a scientist interpret data by revealing unexpected patterns is a

Mrs. Karolewicz shares a birthday with which celebrity?

The factor that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated variable

Doing background research is the ____ step of scientific inquiry.

The factors that can change in an experiment are called ________.

Trying to explain a solar eclipse is an example of

A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or results is called a scientific

An outlook influenced by a person's likes and dislikes

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called

An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.

A scientist's open-mindedness should always be balanced by ____, which is an attitude of doubt.

The process of creating representations of complex objects or processes

Who is Mrs. Karolewicz's favorite impractical joker?

Describes the act of decision-making or drawing conclusions based on available evidence.

Describes the influence of personal feelings on a decision or conclusion.

Which is a valid reason why a scientist might reject a scientific theory?

Which of the following is a valid reason why a scientist might reject a scientific theory?

What is Mrs. Karolewicz's favorite season?

What is the correct order of the fifth and sixth step of scientific inquiry?

Communicating results is step ___ in scientific inquiry.

A way to explain things by starting with a big idea and then applying to a specific observation

What is the name of Mrs. Karolewicz's dog?