Intro to Life Science

The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test hypotheses and solve problems are called _____ .

• descriptive research

• pure science

• scientific method

• applied science

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called ______ .

• observing

• inferring

• predicting

• classifying

Tags

NGSS.1-PS4-1

NGSS.2-PS1-1

When scientists put things into categories or group together items that are alike in some way, they are _____ .

• inferring

• prediction

• classifying

• making models

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
• Not vital when using an argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

A possible explanation, prediction or answer to a question is...

• hypothesis

• scientific method

• data

• first aid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A series of steps used to answer questions and solve problems is called the...

• hypothesis
• scientific method
• data
• first aid

Why should you study science?

• I have no choice.
• To learn about the world around me.
• What is science?
• I never study.

What is science?

• knowledge obtained by observing natural events

• a system of ideas that explains many related observations

• a descriptive statement or equation

What is a theory?

• educated guess

• possible explanation

• a system of ideas that explains many related observations

• a representation of an object or event

An educated guess is a

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Conclusion

• Observation