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something a person holds to be true - may not be scientifically proven
belief
a statement that can be proven or disproven
hypothesis
An explanation as to why certain laws and fact exist. Answers "why" questions
Scientific Theory
A rule based on facts and proven hypothesis. Answers "what" questions
Scientific Law
Scientific Method
A series of step used to test a hypothesis to reach a scientific conclusion
What is used to test a hypothesis?
Experiment
What is changed (on purpose) in an experiment?
Independent Variable
What is measured in an experiment?
Dependent variable
What stays the same in an experiment?
Control Variable
Name one characteristic of a scientific theory.
1. Based on inferences. 2. More generalized. 3. Answers "why" questions
Why can't a scientific law and a scientific theory turn into each other?
They answer different types of questions.
Name the 6 steps of the scientific method.
Name the 2 types of data that can be collected in an experiment.
Qualitative & Quantitative data
What is the main characteristic of quantitative data?
Numbers
What is the main characteristic of qualitative data?
Descriptions
Does spinach make dogs grow larger? A scientist gets 6 poodles the same age and treats them the same except every day 3 dogs eat 10 ounces of dog food plus 4 ounces of spinach and 3 dogs eat 10 ounces of dog food. What is the hypothesis?
If dogs each spinach then they will grow larger.
