M2: Scientific Methods of Investigation

England’s Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

Who first documented the Scientific Method of Investigation?

Analyze

Review the data from an experiment to find out what they mean

Assumption

Something that is believed to be true without proof

Compare

Look at to find similarities and differences

Conlusion (Conclude)

The summary of an experiment, based on data.

Control

A part of the experiment that is different from the experiment.

Data

Information from an experiment.

Describe

Explain something with words

Evidence

Data used to support a conclusion.

Experiment

A test that is done to support or disprove a hypothesis.

Hypothesis

An idea or question that can be tested.

Inference (Infer)

Assume a fact, without proof, based on previous experience.

Interpret

Explain what something means; explain results of an experiment.

Investigation

A process designed to answer a question.

Measure

Obtain information about something (weight, length, width, etc.)

Observe

To watch or look at something to get information.

Predict

Determine what you think will happen when you do an experiment before you do the experiment.

Theory

A well-supported explanation for something that occurs in nature.

Variable

A part of an experiment that is changed

Francesco Redi

In 1668, who Italian bioligist proved that maggots did not come from meat?