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Science 01-2
Science 01-2 Dissecting the Scientific Method
Question | Answer |
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Science | a system of observations and experiments used to answer a question |
Observation | your collection of data |
Inference | an assumption based on observation |
Hypothesis | an educated guess about the solution to the problem |
Prediction | a statement that observations now and in the future will support the hypothesis |
Scientific Method | a series of steps used to gain knowledge about how something works |
Scientific Inquiry | a form of problem solving and questioning to answer a question. |
Experiment | a method to test your hypothesis. |
Data | the observations and measurements recorded during an experiment. |
Conclusion | a judgment based on the outcome of an experiment. |
The scientific method follows a ___ by __ process that starts with a _____ and ends with an _____. | Step by step process. Starts with a question and ends with an answer. |
How many steps in the Scientific Method | 6 |
The 6 steps to the scientific method in order are ... | 1. question; 2. observations and research 3. hypothesis; 4. Experiment 5. Analyze Data; 6. Communicate results (or conclusion) |
Scientific method is a ___ process but Scientific inquiry is a ____ process | is a linear process while the other is a circular process |
Both the Scientific Method and Scientific Inquiry test a _____ | hypothesis |