Preparing for the Objective Assessment

Flashcards covering key concepts related to science, technology, society, and scientific methodologies.

Scientific Hypothesis

A testable statement that defines an independent variable and identifies something about it that changes (the dependent variable).

Inductive Method

Research method starting with specific observations to develop general principles.

Deductive Method

Research method starting with general principles to explain specific cases.

Empirical Nature

The quality of being data-driven and based on observation or experiment.

Theory

A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can evolve over time.

Law

A general statement that describes a consistent relationship observed in nature.

BSCS 5 E's Learning Model

A framework for designing science lessons: Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, Evaluate.

Natural World

The physical universe that includes all matter, energy, and natural phenomena.

Data Analysis

The process of inspecting, cleansing, and modeling data to discover useful information.

Hypothesis Testing

The process of collecting data to support or refute a hypothesis.