Mr. Lothian's Notes on the Fundamentals of Science

Science

A process of asking questions and getting answers through experimentation

Observe

Use one or more senses to gain information about the universe

Phenomenon

Any observable event

Observation

Describes characteristics of a phenomenon

Infer

Make an inference, or logical deduction from something you observe

Estimate

Make careful decisions when exact measurements are not needed or impossible

Predict

What might happen in the future, (inference) based on evidence and past experiences

Measure

Exact information about an observation

Classify

Group/organize objects and events according to a system

Hypothesize

A possible explanation for some event or set of observations

Record

Write down data

MODEL

An explanation of how something occurs

PATTERN

A phenomenon that is arranged by following a rule, series, or sequence that is identifiable and repeating

ANALYZE

To look for trends/patterns to support a hypothesis prediction or inference... interpret data

EXPLAIN

To make clear the cause of something

EVALUATE

To judge based on a set of criteria

SCIENTIFIC METHOD

Observe

Collect and organize data

Question

Hypothesize

Experiment

Conclude

Share your results

EXPERIMENTATION

Solving a problem with the use of variables, controls, and the collection of data

FACT, LAW, THEORY

Fact: An accurate and verified observation

Theory: A proven hypothesis

Law: A theory that has been proven over and over and can never be refuted

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