Nature of Science - PMA 3

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What is a scientific question?

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A scientific question is a question that can be answered through observation and experimentation, often focusing on cause-and-effect relationships.

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What is scientific inquiry?

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Scientific inquiry is the process of seeking answers to questions through systematic investigation, which includes formulating questions, conducting experiments, collecting data, and drawing conclusions.

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What is the importance of collecting data in scientific experiments?

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Collecting data is crucial as it provides the evidence needed to support or refute a hypothesis and helps in making informed conclusions.

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What does it mean for scientific explanations to be based on evidence?

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It means that scientific explanations must be supported by observable and measurable data rather than personal opinions or beliefs.

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What is the role of hypotheses in scientific research?

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Hypotheses are testable predictions that guide scientific investigations and can be supported or rejected based on experimental results.

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What is the difference between a scientific question and a non-scientific question?

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A scientific question can be tested and answered through experiments, while a non-scientific question may be based on opinions or beliefs and cannot be tested scientifically.

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What is the significance of conducting multiple experiments?

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Conducting multiple experiments helps to ensure reliability and validity of results, allowing scientists to confirm findings and rule out anomalies.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor that can be changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the outcome.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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A control group serves as a baseline to compare the effects of the experimental treatment, helping to isolate the variable being tested.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic approach to research that involves making observations, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.