MrM Chapter 1 Review (scientific method)

Scientists then _________ their data to draw conclusions about their research

all scientific inquiry begins with careful and systematic ___________.

this type of variable is the condition that is manipulated, changed or tested.

this type of data are characteristics that can be measured or counted

Lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons. (dependent?)

this type of variable is what can be measured

scientists collect data that they use to support or reject a hypothesis

final step of the sci method is

Lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons. (independent?)

this type of data includes using the 5 senses

scientists ask questions and try to explain observations

this is a proposed answer for a scientific question (educated guess)

the conditions that do not change during an experiment

Lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons. (constant?)

What drives scientists to ask questions about the world around them?

this is a proposed explanation for a wide range of observations and experimental results