Methods of Science

Question 1

the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the information that results from those investigations

Answer 1

science

Question 2

the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs

Answer 2

observation

Question 3

a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience

Answer 3

inference

Question 4

a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations

Answer 4

hypothesis

Question 5

a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events

Answer 5

prediction

Question 6

the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use

Answer 6

technology

Question 7

an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

Answer 7

scientific theory

Question 8

a rule that describes a pattern in nature

Answer 8

scientific law

Question 9

comparing what you already know with information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it

Answer 9

critical thinking

Question 10

a spoken or written summary of observations

Answer 10

description

Question 11

an interpretation of observations

Answer 11

explanation

Question 12

the international ally accepted system of measurement

Answer 12

International System of Units

Question 13

the number of digits in a measurement that are known with a certain degree of reliability

Answer 13

significant digits

Question 14

any factor that can have more than one value

Answer 14

variable

Question 15

the factor that is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable

Answer 15

independent variable

Question 16

the factor a scientist observes or measures during an experiment

Answer 16

dependent variable