Scientific Methods

Question 1

What is Science?

Answer 1

Systematizes body of knowledge based on gathered facts, observation and experimentation.

Question 2

What are the two ways of process of science?

Answer 2

Science as a product is an ever-changing body of knowledge, and a process of investigating and thinking.

Question 3

What involves in way of thinking?

Answer 3

Reasoning

Question 4

What involves in way of investigating?

Answer 4

Questions, observations, experimentations, and predictions.

Question 5

meaning of the Latin word “scientia”

Answer 5

“having knowledge”

Question 6

“scientia potentia est”

Answer 6

“knowledge is power”

Question 7

what is knowledge?

Answer 7

facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education.
it is the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

Question 8

Steps of scientific method

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1. obeservation
2. question
3. hypothesis
4. test your hypothesis by doing an experiment
5. data collection and analysis
6. conclusion
7. communicate results

Question 9

what is the scientific method?

Answer 9

A process that is used to find answers to questions about the world around us.

Question 10

What is a hypothesis?

Answer 10

It is an educated guess based on observations and your knowledge
of the topic.

Question 11

What is the core of scientific method?

Answer 11

Hypothesis testing

Question 12

First step of scientific method and one of the most important tools for a scientist.

Answer 12

observation

Question 13

What is Scientific observations?

Answer 13

Scientific observations can be made directly with our own senses or may be made indirectly through the use of tools.

Question 14

Two types of scientific observations.

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Quantitative and Qualitative observations

Question 15

Qualitative observation

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When observations are recorded without capturing numeric data values. This type of observation is more subjective and relies on the researcher’s interpretations.

Question 16

Quantitative observation

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Observations are quantitative if they return numerical data. When numeric values are recorded, the observations are more objective and quantifiable.

Question 17

This type of observation involves using the five senses—sight,
hearing, touch, taste, and smell—to gather information about
the environment or a particular phenomenon.

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Observation Based on Senses
It’s a direct way of perceiving the world, often used in qualitative assessments where the details are described without numerical measurements.

Question 18

This refers to making observations that are influenced by one’s previous knowledge, experiences, or understanding of similar
situations.

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Observation from Prior Experience

Question 19

This type of observation involves using tools or instruments to quantify or measure aspects of the environment or a phenomenon.

Answer 19

Observation Using Measuring
Device

Question 20

What is Inference?

Answer 20

The process of drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment based on evidence and reasoning rather than direct observation.
In science, inferences are often made after analyzing data or observations to reach conclusions about phenomena that may not be directly observable.

Question 21

What is scientific theory?

Answer 21

A well-substaniated explanation of a natural phenomena, that includes multiple trials, repeatable results and peer review. Your experiment must be conducted over and over again to ensure its validity.