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http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/scientificmethod.html Science-knowledge of the physical and material world gained through observation and experimentation. Scientist- expert in science who is organized, maintains data, and experiments. Life Science- the study of living things. Ex: biology, ecology, botany, etc. Physical Science- study of matter, energy, chemistry, physics, and astronomy. Earth Science- study of the earth, landforms, earthquakes, weather, rocks, minerals, etc. Scientific Method- method used by scientists to solve everyday problems. Steps to the Scientific Method- 1.) Define the problem 2.) Form a hypothesis (Testable Prediction) 3.) Data Test/ Hypothesis (Steps in experiment) 4.) Analyze Results (Graph) 5.) Draw a Conclusion (Did we support the hypothesis) Independent Variable- the factor that can be adjusted by the experimenter Dependent Variable- the factor that changes as a result of the independent variable Example of Independent Variable- Amount of water given to a plant each week (Daily 3-5 times a week) Dependent Variable- plant growth based on water given • Scientific Theory- a description of nature based on many observations; subject to change when evidence changes Example: Evolution • Scientific Law- a rule that describes a pattern in nature and what will happen under specific conditions Example: Newton’s Laws of Motion Comments are closed.
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Erik E. Mason
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