Big Sci Quiz Flashcards
Step 1 of SCI Method & explanation
Observations; using senses to describe something
Step 2 of SCI Method & explanation
Research; find what is already known
Step 3 of SCI Method & explanation
Develop hypothesis; possible explanations
Step 4 of SCI Method & explanation
Design an experiment; keep things controlled
Step 5 of SCI Method & explanation
Collect Data; collect useful observations
Step 6 of SCI Method & explanation
Analyze data; create graphs using data
Step 7 of SCI Method & explanation
Make a written conclusion; be detailed
Quantitative observations deal with
numbers 1-2-3
Qualitative observations deal with
Descriptions (blue, soft, ugly)
Observing means
using one or more of your senses to gather information
A useful tool that may show patterns
Graph
Science is
a way to think or a body of knowledge
Operation definition is
what the thing is measured by (ex mph, ft., min.)