Scientific Reasoning

Question 1

What are the two reasons for conducting scientific investigations?

Answer 1

Identify a problem
Create a solution

Question 2

Give an example of an investigation that has led to radically new designs that improved the quality of life.

Answer 2

The creation of prothesis and mechanical organs

Question 3

Name the three steps of forming a hypothesis.

Answer 3

Identify a problem
Ask a question
Formulate a hypothesis

Question 4

List the six parts to effectively communicate a scientific argument

Answer 4

1. Identify the problem
2. Ask questions
3. Develop Hypothesis
4. Data Collection and Experimentation
5. Analysis
6. Conclusion

Question 5

How does a scientific argument change over time?

Answer 5

If subjective biases are found in argument or if the result can’t be duplicated

Question 6

Give two reasons why scientific research is dependent on technology.

Answer 6

Modern instruments gives precise data generates graphs that provides logical conclusions

Question 7

Without mathematics, scientific research would be impossible. Explain why this is true.

Answer 7

Mathematics removes uncertainty, provides sound conclusion and creates advancement in science.

Question 8

Define Deductive Reasoning

Answer 8

General principals which lead to specific conclusions

Example:

1. All men are mortal
2. Sultan is a man

Conclude something specific: Sultan is mortal

Question 9

Define Inductive Reasoning

Answer 9

Facts which lead to general principals, leading to a degree of confidence in a conclusion

Example:

1. I observed the sun setting this evening
2. I have observed the Sun set daily, hundreds of times in my lifetime.

Conclude something general:
The sun must set daily/everyday.

Question 10

How do you identify the problem?

Answer 10

Observe & determine the problem to be investigated