Working Scientifically Flashcards
1
Q
What is the process of developing theories?
A
- Come up with a hypothesis
- Test hypothesis
- Evidence is peer-reviewed
- If all evidence backs up the hypothesis, it becomes an accepted theory.
2
Q
What is a hypothesis?
A
A possible explanation for an observation.
3
Q
What is peer-reviewing?
A
When other scientists check results and explanations before they’re published.
4
Q
Representational models and Computational models
A
RM. a simplified description or picture of the real system
CM. computers are used to simulate complex processes.
5
Q
What are the scientific issues?
A
Economic, environmental, social, personal
6
Q
Hazard and Risk
A
Hazard. something that could potentially cause harm.
Risk. the chance that a hazard will cause harm.
7
Q
Data should be…
A
Repeatable, reproducible, accurate, precise
8
Q
What is an independent variable?
A
The variable you change
9
Q
What is a dependent variable?
A
The variable that is measured
