Scientific Investigation When would we use scientific investigation
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Scientific Investigation
When would we use scientific investigation?
Observations & Inferences A test of your observation skills…
Observations Use one or more of the 5 senses to gather information Note and record … FACTS!!! In science, observations should never be emotional. Write 3 examples from this classroom: 1. 3. 2.
Inferences Logical interpretation based upon prior knowledge and experience Based upon observations List 3 inferences in the classroom 1. 2. 3.
Note the Differences • In laboratory exercises, record observations NOT inferences • Inferences may be used when writing the conclusion in your lab report Let’s test your observation skills…
Take a good look at this picture
Question 1 Are there cars parked on the sides of the road?
Question 2 What color is the pickup truck driving in the road?
Question 3 Any minivans around?
Question 4 What's the speed limit?
Question 5 Are there any pedestrians on the road?
Answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Yes Blue Yes 35 mph No
1. There is a representation of a face on one side of the coin. 2. The Latin word "Dei" means "God. " 3. The coin was made by deeply religious people. 4. The date 1722 is printed on one side of the coin. 5. The coin was made in 1722. Identify these statements as either Observations or Inferences
More examples What observations can we make about this picture? What can we infer based on this picture?
How many legs does the elephant have?
Who is in this picture? • Do you see former President Bill Clinton and Al Gore? • Actually, it’s Clinton’s face twice with 2 different hair cuts!
Find 3 Differences. .
Find 3 Differences. .
Does the square have curved sides?
Where are those dots coming from? ! Your brain!
Look at the chart and say the color, NOT the word Your right brain tried to say the color, but your left brain was reading the word.
Read across. .
These circles are not moving, your brain is making them appear to move. Try focusing on one circle. It will stop moving.
Are these dots moving?
What is a Hypothesis? Some say its an educated guess? Think of some examples… Can you test those? A hypothesis isn't an educated guess. It is a tentative explanation for an observation or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation
How to write a Hypothesis How does this sound? Bacterial growth may be affected by temperature. How can you prove that? If temperature is increased then bacterial growth will increase
If…. then Write this question so that it is testable: Does spending more time on Homework increase your chances of getting an ‘A’ in Biology? If I spend 1 hour each night doing homework then I will get an “A” in biology.
If…then If winds reach over 74 MPH then a storm is considered a hurricane. Pompton Lakes, NJ Hurricane Irene? Tropical Storm Irene?
Qualitative Quantitative Data Qualitative → Quality Quantitative → Quantity • • Deals with descriptions. • Data can be observed but not • • measured. • Colors, textures, smells, tastes, appearance, beauty, etc. Deals with numbers. Data which can be measured. Length, height, area, volume, weight, speed, time, temperature, humidity, sound levels, cost, members, ages, etc.
Qualitative/Quantitative Arnoldii Rafflesia- Largest Flower in the world - smells like rotting meat -Red -Spots -Smells like rotting meat -Fleshy texture -80 cm (about 2 1/2 feet) in Diameter - 9 kg (20 lbs) -Flowering lasts for 5 -7 days
What do you see? Hint: There are 3 images. 1. An old lady 2. A young woman 3. A man with a big brown mustache
Take a very close look at the 2 vertical lines. Is one line is longer than the other? They are the SAME length!
Compare this picture to the next one…
What’s the difference?
What do you see?
Can you build these shelves?
What do you see?
Can you stack these blocks?
What animal do you perceive? A Duck, Bunny, or BOTH?
This image contains a picture and a word. Do you see both of them?
What do you see?
What images do you see?
Can you pick the tallest soldier? They are all the same height!
What do you see? The Landscape of Faces
Do you see the face on Earth? How about now?
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