UNIT 1 SCIENTIFIC METHOD VOCABULARY Use your netbook

UNIT 1: SCIENTIFIC METHOD VOCABULARY

Use your netbook to look up the definitions of the following terms. � Please include the definition and an example, this means a statement or a picture, graph, table, etc.

v Testable question v Prediction v Prototypes/models v Data v Quantitative data v Qualitative data v Investigation v Evidence v Trials v. Variable (of science experiment) v. Independent/ dependent variables v. Accuracy/precision v. Replicate v. Inferences v. Technology v. Control (science) vanalyze

Testable Question �A question that can be verified through repeated experiments or the purpose of an experiment. � Example: �Which airplane will fly further, one with a weight added or one without?

Prediction �A statement about what will happen or might happen in the future �Example: I predict that it will rain tomorrow.

Prototype/Model �A three-dimensional representation of something �Ex: model cars or airplanes

Data �Facts or information usually used to calculate, analyze or plan something �Ex: charts, graphs, tables

Quantitative Data �Measurable data – usually in the form of numbers �Ex: The picture is 8” x 10”. �Sizes, lengths, distances, quantities

Qualitative Data �Descriptive �Ex: or categorical data. The picture has green and blue in it.

Investigation �A searching inquiry for ascertaining facts; detailed or careful examination

Evidence � The which tends to prove or disprove something

Trials �A tentative or experimental action in order to ascertain results; experiment

Variable � Capable of being changed; deviating from the usual type

Accuracy/Precision � True, correct, or exact measurements

Replicate � To repeat, duplicate, or reproduce, especially for experimental purposes

Inferences � The process of arriving at some conclusion that comes from logical consequences

Technology � Anything that can be used to assist with an experiment, usually electronic

Control � Unchanged part of an experiment

Analyze � Examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation; look at data to draw conclusions