Scientific Method Flashcards
1
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Who was Francis Bacon?
A
He was the man who developed the scientific method.
2
Q
What is the scientific method?
A
The scientific method gives scientists a way to study and explore creation in an organized way.
3
Q
How does the scientific method help us in science?
A
It helps us observe, question, and test things so that we can come to more accurate conclusions.
4
Q
What are the five steps to the scientific method?
A
- Make an observation
- Ask questions about our observation
- Create a hypothesis
- Test our hypothesis
- Gather the results to share
5
Q
What is a hypothesis?
A
A hypothesis explains what may be happening or gives a possible answer to the questions we’ve asked.
6
Q
How do we test a hypothesis?
A
Through an experiment
7
Q
What is an experiment?
A
A test we can use to prove or disprove our hypothesis.
8
Q
Experiments give us _________ that can help us learn more.
A
Information or data
