Scientific Method Flashcards
1
Q
What does empirical mean?
A
Verifiable and tangible
2
Q
What kind of thinking does science use to explore the universe around us?
A
Rational/logical
3
Q
In order to conduct a good experiment, you must ________ your variables.
A
Control your variables!
4
Q
What is the order of the steps of the scientific method?
A
- Observe and question
- Do some background research
- Make a Hypothesis (a prediction)
- Experiment! Test your hypothesis.
- Collect results and draw a conclusion.
5
Q
What quality must a hypothesis have in order to be a good hypothesis?
A
It must be testable!
