Ch 1.2 : Process of Science

Question 1

Steps of the Scientific Method

Answer 1

1. Make an observation
2. Background
3. Ask a question
4. Form a hypothesis (that answers the question)
5. Experiment (to test the prediction)
6. Analyze the results
7. Conclusion
   - Hypothesis is supported → Report results
   - Hypothesis is unsupported → Report results AND try again

Question 2

Deductive vs inductive Reasoning

Answer 2

Deductive reasoning : a form of logical thinking that uses a general principle or law to predict specific results

Inductive reasoning : a form of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion

Question 3

Falsifiable Hypothesis

Answer 3

A hypothesis that is able to be disproven by experimental results

Question 4

Variables & Control

Answer 4

Variable : any part of the experiment that can vary or change
Control : a part of the experiment that does not change