Scientific Inquiry Flashcards
a PROCESS and a KNOWLEDGE; process that
makes our knowledge of the natural world advance
from simple to complex
Science
a human endeavor that seeks to understand the
physical and natural world around us
Science
application of science concepts to make life easier
Technology
a pattern that discusses a phenomena and
considered as a proven hypothesis
Theory
accepted as generally true, universal,
and absolute; it applies to all
Law
Listed below are the?
Observing
Inferring
Measuring
Communicating
Classifying
Predicting
Basic Process Skills
Listed below are the?
Controlling variables
Defining operationally
Formulating hypotheses
Interpreting data
Experimenting
Formulating models
Integrated Process Skills
a series of logical patterns or systematic ways of finding answers to questions asked, based on observations of the things around us
Scientific Method
develop a question or a problem that can be solved through experimentation
Ex.
At what temperature will the plant grow taller?
Problem/ Question
- make use of 5 senses
- make observations and research your topic of
interest - do the review of related literature and study
- try to find as much as you can reliable
sources
Observation
an educated guess about the relationship between the independent and dependent variables
Hypothesis
- develop and follow a procedure
- include a detailed list of materials
Conducting Experiment
- modify the procedure, if needed
- confirm the result by retesting
- include tables, graphs, and photographs
- find meaning and importance from the data
gathered
Analyzing Results
- include a statement that accepts or rejects
the hypothesis - make recommendations for further study and
possible improvements to the procedure
Conclusion
- document and publish the research
- be prepared to present it to an audience
- expect questions from the audience
Communicating Results
