Physics Notes

The science that deals with matter, energy, motion, and the fundamental forces of nature is __________.

Physics

Information gathered using the 5 senses and scientific instruments is known as __________.

Observation

An educated prediction based on observations that can be tested is called a __________.

Hypothesis

The process of testing a hypothesis is referred to as __________.

Experiment

__________ explains why something happens.

Scientific Theory

__________ describes what happens.

Scientific Law

Scientific theory explains what happens, while scientific law __________.

describes what happens

When scientists conduct an experiment, they are testing the __________.

hypothesis

The basic steps to the scientific method are: observation, question, hypothesis, __________, analysis, and conclusion.

experiment

A student measures the temperature of water every five minutes. This is an example of __________ observation.

quantitative

A weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow. This is a __________.

hypothesis

The test for a hypothesis is called an __________.

experiment

Another word for observation is __________.

phenomenon

A smelly locker room is defined as __________ observation.

qualitative

Using your 5 senses or scientific instruments makes an observation __________.

scientific

The scientific word for prediction is __________.

hypothesis

Is science based on evidence? __________.

Yes

Are scientific theories simply guesses? __________.

No

Can scientific knowledge change as new evidence is presented? __________.

Yes

The main goal of science is __________.

seeking how the universe works

Measuring temperature is an example of __________ observation.

quantitative

Plants near a sunny window seem to grow faster than plants in a dark room. This is an example of __________.

Observation