Unit 1- Scientific Method

Question 0

Critical thinking

Answer 0

A process that uses certain skills to solve problems

Question 1

Science

Answer 1

Organized way of studying things and asking questions

Question 2

Scientific method

Answer 2

An organized way to solve a problem using a series of steps

Question 3

Steps of scientific method

Answer 3

State problem

Gather info

Form hypothesis

Perform experiment

Analyze data

Draw conclusions

Question 4

Hypothesis

Answer 4

A prediction that can be proved

Question 5

Variable

Answer 5

Something in the experiment that can change ( should only be one )

Question 6

Control

Answer 6

Standard of comparison in a experiment that cannot change

Question 7

Scientific theory

Answer 7

An explanation of things or events based on scientific knowledge the result of many observations and experiments

Question 8

Scientific law

Answer 8

Statement about things in nature that seem to always be true

Question 9

International system of units ( SI)

Answer 9

Metric system ( used by scientists)