CER & Scientific Method Review

Front

What is a claim?

Back

A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported or refuted with evidence.

Front

What is the scientific method?

Back

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

Front

What does reasoning mean?

Back

An explanation that connects your evidence to your claim.

Front

What is evidence in scientific terms?

Back

All scientific data that supports your claim.

Front

What would NOT be considered evidence for how healthy a food is?

Back

The color of the food.

Front

What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

Back

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

Front

What is an experiment?

Back

A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

Front

What is data collection?

Back

The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

Front

What is a conclusion in scientific research?

Back

A summary of the results of an experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

Front

What is a variable?

Back

Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.