Module 1: Science- The Basics

Question 1

Quantitative Observations

Answer 1

Observations made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, thermometers,etc.

Question 2

Qualitative Observation

Answer 2

Observations made using one of the 5 senses.

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

A possible, testable explanation for one or more observations or a suggested, testable answer to a question.

Question 4

Variable

Answer 4

A factor that changes in an experiment.

Question 5

Scientific Theory

Answer 5

An in- depth explanation of a range of phenomena in the natural world that has been thoroughly tested and is supported by a significant amount of evidence.

Question 6

Inference

Answer 6

Logical conclusion drawn from observations, previous knowledge, and available.

Question 7

Scientific Model

Answer 7

Using simplification used to make it easier to understand things that might be too difficult too difficult to directly observe.

Question 8

Scientific Law

Answer 8

A description of a natural phenomenon or relationship that is supported by significant amount of evidence and often includes mathematical terms.

Question 9

Controlled Experiment

Answer 9

An investigation in which the factors that influence the outcome are kept the same except for one, the factor being studied.

Question 10

Observation

Answer 10

Gathering information using senses or with the aid of instruments.