Chpt 1 S 1.1

Question 1

What is science?

Answer 1

A body of knowledge

Question 2

Characteristics of science:

Answer 2

1. Only deals with things in the natural world
2. Collected in orderly way
3. Explanations based on evidence - no evidence, no factual explanation.

Question 3

What is the goal of science?

Answer 3

To provide natural explanations for events in the natural world

Question 4

A major discovery in science often leads to what?

Answer 4

More questions and answers

Question 5

Science checklist (characteristics)

Answer 5

¥ Focuses on and aims to explain the natural world 
¥ uses testable ideas 
¥ relies on evidence
¥ involves the scientific community
¥ leads to ongoing research
¥ benefits from scientific behavior

Question 6

Inference

Answer 6

Logical interpretation based on evidence

Question 7

Hypothesis

Answer 7

A scientific explanation for a set of observations that can be tested in ways to support or reject it

Question 8

5 Steps in Scientific Methodology

Answer 8

1. Observe + ask questions –> 2. Infer and form a hypothesis –> 3. Controlled Study –> 4. Collect and analyze data –> 5. Conclusion

Question 9

Quantitative

Answer 9

Measurable/can count

Question 10

Qualitative

Answer 10

Descriptive characteristics that can’t be counted

Question 11

Dependent variable = growth in plant

Answer 11

Independent = water