The way science works

Scientific Law

• A scientific law is a statement or equation that accurately describes a natural process

• An explanation of a natural process

• A scientists thesis

• A solution to a scientific problem

Scientific Theory

• A scientists observations from a natural phenomenon

• A set of equations to solve problems

• A system of ideas that explains many related observations

• a statement that accurately describes a natural process

Qualitative Statements

• Hypothesis to a scientific problem

• Statements that describe processes or events using words

• A definition of a natural event

• A scientists thesis

Quantitative Statement

• A detailed explanation to a scientific proces

• Hypothesis to a scientific problem

• A conclusion to a scientific problem

• A statement that describes something precisely

Scientific Model

• Something scientists use to represent an object or event in order to make it easier to study

• Summary of a scientific experiment

• Drawings that illustrate a natural process

• A naturally occurring phenomenon

Technology

• Using computer applications to solve problems

• The application of science for practical purposes

• Equations that are used to solve problems

• Directions to performing a scientific experiment.

Critical Thinking

• Ability to write the conclusion and draw inferences

• Ability to perform an experiment

• Ability to follow directions

• The ability and willingness to assess claims critically and to make judgements on the basis of objective and supported reasons

Scientific Method

• Series of steps followed to solve problems.

• Procedure to an experiment

• Conclusion of an experiment

• Description to a natural process

Hypothesis

• A solution to a problem

• A short and precise statement about a scientific problem

• An educated guess or prediction about the outcome of an experiment

• A conclusion to an experiment

Variable

• An educated guess to a scientific problem.

• Inferences drawn from scientific observations

• The observations made from a scientific experiment

• A factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypothesis