Science Session 1 Reviewer

I. Characteristics of a Scientist

Scientist

One engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge System

Steps

An individual who uses the Scientific Method One who performs research

II. Science Process Skills

Observing Any information collected with the senses The skill of describing scientific events

Inferring

Conclusions or giving explanations about something based on observationsThe process of drawing a conclusion from given evidenceGoing beyond observationsA reason

III. Using observations to form a hypothesis Hypothesis

Smart/educated guessAn ideaA tentative answer to the problemNeeds to be testedTo formulate a hypothesis; follow this order:If (I do this), then, (this will happen)

IV. Predicting Saying what will happen in the future by using your past observationsUsed to solve scientific puzzlesGuessing what will happen What is going to beNeeded to form a hypothesis“maybe”, ”perhaps”, ”I think”

V. Interpreting tables and graphs Data or information is arranged in a way that makes it easier for you to read and understandOrganize the data you collect so you’re results can be interpreted more easily

{copytight} frances beltran 5c #9 2011