| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| observing (p.5) | Using senses to gather information |
| quantitative observation (p.5) | Using numbers to describe something |
|
qualitative observation (p.5) |
Using descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers |
| classifying (p.6) | Grouping items together that are alike in some way |
| inferring (p.6) | Explanation based on reasoning from prior knowledge and observations |
| predicting (p.7) | Using prior knowledge to explain what may happen in the future |
| analyzing (p.8) | Evaluating to reach a conclusion |
| data (p. 12) | Facts, figures, and other evidence collected |
| objective reasoning (p.14) | Reasoning based on evidence |
| subjective reasoning (p.14) | Reasoning based on personal feelings or personal values |
| hypothesis (p.20) | A possible answer to a scientific question |
| independent variable (p.21) | The one factor that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis |
| dependent variable (p.21) | The factor that may change in response to the independent variable |
| bias (p.22) | An error in the design of an experiment |
| evidence (p.29) | Observations and conclusions that have been repeated |
