Science basics

Question 1

Technology

Answer 1

use of knowledge gained from scientific thinking and problem-solving to make new products or tools

Question 2

Constant

Answer 2

factor that stays the same through all phases of an experiment

Question 3

Control

Answer 3

standard used for comparison in an experiment

Question 4

Dependent variable

Answer 4

factor that will be measured in an experiment

Question 5

science

Answer 5

process of trying to understand the world

Question 6

hypothesis

Answer 6

statement that can be tested in an experiment

Question 7

independent variable

Answer 7

single factor in an experiment that the experimenter changes

Question 8

inference

Answer 8

conclusion drawn from an observation

Question 9

observation

Answer 9

bit of information gathered using the senses

Question 10

scientific methods

Answer 10

step-by-step procedures of scientific problem solving, includes identifying the problem, forming and testing a hypothesis, analyzing results and drawing conclusions