Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Who invented the scientific method?
A
Sir Frances Bacon
2
Q
What are the four steps in the scientific method?
A
- Observe
- Hypotheses
- Experiment
- Conclusion
3
Q
What are the four steps in the scientific method?
A
- Observe
- Hypotheses
- Experiment
- Conclusion
4
Q
Observe
A
Tho look carefully at something
5
Q
Observe
A
Tho look carefully at something
6
Q
Hypotheses
A
A reasonable prediction
7
Q
Experiment
A
A process to test a hypothesis
8
Q
Conclusion
A
A rescission based on evidence
9
Q
Data
A
Collection of facts
10
Q
Name Three Branches of Science
A
Physical Science
Life Science
Earth Science
11
Q
Technology
A
Practical uses for science
12
Q
Scientist investigate by using a special process called the ___________.
A
Scientific Process
13
Q
Dependent Variable
A
A factor that is measured or observed
14
Q
Independent Variable
A
The only factor in the experiment that is changed
15
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Controlled Variables
A
The factors that stay the same
