Nature of Science

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

educated guesses based on prior knowledge; they provide possible answers to scientific questions and must be testable.

Question 2

Experimental Hypothesis

Answer 2

Also called alternative hypothesis, experiment will either reject or support this hypothesis.

Question 3

Alternative Hypothesis

Answer 3

Also called Experimental hypothesis, experiment will either reject or support this hypothesis.

Question 4

Null hypothesis

Answer 4

there is no difference between the IV and DV

Example:The length of time I study will have no effect on the grade I will receive.

Question 5

Claim

Answer 5

Is a statement about the investigation, it addresses the original question.

Question 6

Observation

Answer 6

looking at something and taking mental notes.

Question 7

Inquiry

Answer 7

a question

Question 8

Independent Variable

Answer 8

AKA: IV (manipulated)-what the experimenter changes.

Question 9

Dependent Variable

Answer 9

AKA:DV(response)-what happens as a result of what changed or was manipulated.

Question 10

Bar Graph

Answer 10

If it is words (qualitative) make it a bar graph

Question 11

Control Gorup

Answer 11

used to compare-it is in normal conditions

Question 12

Experimental group

Answer 12

the group you are testing

Question 13

Data

Answer 13

what you are collecting from the experiment

Question 14

Evidence

Answer 14

specific data from lab investigation

Question 15

Quantitative Data

Answer 15

numerical datal

Question 16

Graph

Answer 16

shows data of an experiment

Question 16

conclusion

Answer 16

the ending of something and bring it all together

Question 17

Line graph

Answer 17

a quantitive (number) graph wiht a line.

Question 18

Scientific method

Answer 18

a logical order to solving a scientific issue.

Question 19

Reasoning

Answer 19

Ties claim to evidence with 1 or more scientific principles.

Question 20

Scientific method

Answer 20

Observation, Inquiry, Hypothesis, gather data, and conclusion

Question 21

What makes a good scientific question?

Answer 21

The answer must be measurable.

Question 22

How many conditions should change in an experiment

Answer 22

Only 1 condition