chapters 1 & 2 Flashcards
thinking like a scientist (4 cards)
1
Q
what are the steps of the scientific process?
A
observation, inference, testing, and conclusion
2
Q
how do scientists test hypotheses?
A
by setting up a controlled experiment in which only one variable is changed
3
Q
how does a scientific theory develop?
A
a hypothesis is drawn from groups of data/evidence
4
Q
how do scientists communicate results?
A
by publishing scientific journals/papers