Scientific Method

How are predictions used in the scientific process?

• to help scientists test hypotheses

• to help scientists communicate results

• to help scientists analyze data

• to help scientists formulate theoriesto help scientists formulate theoriest

Which of the following is a method of analyzing data?

• stating a problem

• doing a calculation

• revising a hypothesis

• making a prediction

In which case would you revise a hypothesis?

• when you have no prior knowledge of a subject

• when you do not have enough data to make a graph

• when your experimental design does not work

• when experimental results do not support the original hypothesis

Why is cell theory called a scientific theory?

• because it is a rule that describes a pattern in nature

• because it is an explanation based on many observations and investigations

• because it is information gathered by using the senses

• because it is a statement of what will happen next

Is the first step of the scientific method. Observations lead to this...

Is using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs.

A(n) _______ is a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Inference

• Analysis

The practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.

Repeating scientific investigations many times to verify, or confirm, that the results for a hypothesis or a group of hypotheses are correct can lead to create a...

After testing your hypothesis it is necessary to organize and ________ your results.

• Share

• Analyze

• Repeat

• Conclude