Chapter 1- THE NATURE OF SCIENCE
Chapter 1- THE NATURE OF SCIENCE
SECTION 2- SCIENCE ALL AROUND
Scientific Method: A series of procedures used in science.
• State the Problem- this is the title of experiment in the form of a question.
• Gather Information- using previous knowledge by observing.
• Form a Hypothesis- this is a prediction that can be tested,
• educated guess.
• Procedure (experiment) – Testing the Hypothesis
o Constants- variables that do not change in an experiment.
o Controls - the standard, to which the outcome of a test is compared, always stays the same.
o Variable- something in an experiment that can change, an experiment should have only one variable.
o Dependent variable-the variable being measured.
o Independent variable- the variable that you change.
o Data (graphs/tables)- information collected during the experiment, used to accept or reject the hypothesis.
o Conclusion- Giving evidence on why you accept or reject the
hypothesis.
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SCIENCE-a process of observing, studying, and thinking about things in your world to gain knowledge.
EARTH SCIENCE-the study of Earth and space.
TECHNOLOGY- the use of scientific discoveries for practical purposes. Technology is transferable, meaning it can be applied to new situations.
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