Unit 1

Question 1

What is science

Answer 1

Science is a way of learning about the natural world that is based on evidence and logic

Question 2

What is the goal of science

Answer 2

To understand WHY and HOW thing happen

Question 3

How does science advance

Answer 3

Science advances as new evidence accumulates. This allows scientists to replace, refine or expand upon accepted ideas.

Question 4

What is a scientific theory

Answer 4

A broad explanation thats is widely excepted because is it supported by evidence

Question 5

What are some examples of scientific theories

Answer 5

Bing Bang theory,cell theory, Atomic Theory, Plate tectonics

Question 6

Why are theories important in science

Answer 6

Theories are important because they explain known facts and make predictions for future investigations

Question 7

What is a scientific law

Answer 7

The description of an observed phenomenon

Question 8

What are some examples of Scientific Laws

Answer 8

Newtons first law of motion, Newtons second law of motion, Law of conservation of mass

Question 9

How is a law different from a theory

Answer 9

Scientific laws state what always happens
Scientific theories state why things happen

Question 10

What is chemistry

Answer 10

The study of the composition of matter and the changes matter undergoes.

Question 11

What is matter

Answer 11

anything that has mass and occupies space

Question 12

Examples of matter

Answer 12

water, stars, ice cream, air, desk, literally anything

Question 13

What is non matter

Answer 13

any type of energy or any abstract concept

Question 14

examples of non matter

Answer 14

Time, Sound, Gravity, Feelings

Question 15

What are the five area of chemistry

Answer 15

Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

Question 16

Physical Chemistry

Answer 16

Study of Physical properties of materials, create new materials

Question 17

Organic Chemistry

Answer 17

Synthesize polymers, study carbon based materials

Question 18

Analytical Chemistry

Answer 18

Study the composition of matter

Question 19

Biochemistry

Answer 19

Synthesize proteins, study biological processes

Question 20

Inorganic Chemistry

Answer 20

Study of non - carbon based materials (non living)

Question 21

What is inductive reasoning

Answer 21

The process of drawing general conclusions bases on many pieces of evidence

Question 22

How is inductive reasoning used in science

Answer 22

Draw general conclusions

Question 23

What is the scientific method

Answer 23

A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem

Question 24

What are the steps of the scientific method

Answer 24

1. Make an observation and ask a question
2. Research topic if needed
3. Make a hypothesis - if…then…because
4. Design and conduct a controlled experiment
5. Collect and analyze data
6. Write a conclusion / report your results

Question 25

What is CER

Answer 25

C - Claim E - Evidence R - Reasoning

Question 26

CER - Claim

Answer 26

Answer the question (What do you know)

Question 27

CER - Evidence

Answer 27

From you data (need to have numbers)

Question 28

CER - Reasoning

Answer 28

A "rule" or scientific principle that describes why the evidence supports the claim

Question 29

What is an observation

Answer 29

Any information that is gathered with senses

Question 30

What senses can we use to make observations

Answer 30

Vision, Hearing, Touch, Smell, and Taste

Question 31

Why are observations important to scientific investigations

Answer 31

Observations raise questions that lead to scientific investigations. Then observations help scientists gather evidence.

Question 32

What is a hypothesis

Answer 32

A hypothesis is an educated guess that can be tested with observations

Question 33

What are the two criteria of a hypothesis

Answer 33

1. A scientific hypothesis must be testable 2. Ascientific hypothesis must be falsifiable.

Question 34

What is an experiment

Answer 34

An experiment is a controlled scientific study of specific variables.

Question 35

What is a manipulated (independent) variable

Answer 35

A manipulated (or independent) variable is a variable that is changed by the researcher. A manipulated variable is also called an independent variable.

Question 36

What is a responding (dependent) variable

Answer 36

A responding (or dependent) variable is a variable that the researcher predicts will change if the manipulated variable changes. A responding variable is also called a dependent variable.

Question 37

What is a control

Answer 37

A control is a variable that must be held constant so it won’t influence the outcome of an experiment.

Question 38

What is a field study

Answer 38

When a scientist gathers evidence in the real world instead of in a lab

Question 39

When is a field study more appropriate than a laboratory experiment

Answer 39

Field studies are needed to investigate the environment

Question 40

Why is communication important in science

Answer 40

When scientists share their findings, they add to the body of scientific knowledge. They may also get useful feedback from other scientists.

Question 41

What are graphs

Answer 41

A picture to show the relationship between two sets of numbers

Question 42

Why are graphs important in science

Answer 42

Graphs organize date so we can interpret the results of an experiment

Question 43

What do bar graphs show

Answer 43

How variables COMPARE to each other

Question 44

What do line graphs show

Answer 44

trends in data and how variables change over time

Question 45

How should you determine the intervals for your axes

Answer 45

1. Look at your data and determine the largest number that you need to graph 2. Count the number of boxes on the graph paper along each axis 3. Divide the largest number by the number of boxes

Question 46

Is there a way to check that you have created your graph correctly

Answer 46

Title Axis Interval Label Scale

Question 47

T.A.I.L.S

Answer 47

Title - The effect of IV on DV or The relationship between IV and DV Axis - IV and Dv are labeled, Units are written as needed Interval - Intervals are appropriate for the best representing data on the graph Label - Categories and Scale are labeled Scale - Scale is appropriate and spreads the graph over most of the paper

Question 48

What is replication

Answer 48

Getting the same result when an experiment is repeated - If research results can be replicated, it means they are more likely to be correct.

Question 49

Why is replication important

Answer 49

Replication is important in science so scientists can “check their work.” The result of an investigation is not likely to be well accepted unless the investigation is repeated many times and the same result is always obtained.