Chapter 1
Make observation Ask question Develop hypothesis Test hypothesis Analyze Data/Draw Conclusions Develop Theory
Geology Oceanography Meteorology Astronomy
Geology: Study of the solid Earth Oceanography: Study of Earth’s oceans Meteorology: Study of Earth’s atmosphere Astronomy: Study of the universe beyond Earth
Knowledge gained by study
Independent Variables ◦ Factors that can be changed during the experiment Dependant Variables ◦ Factors that change due to a change in the independent variables Which variables are in scientific experiments?
General statement that tells what is observed
Explanation of happenings that is consistent with observations.
Conflicting information found later.
Computers Medical Equipment Airplanes
The cause of natural events can be discovered through careful observation and experimentation.
International System of Units Common system of measurement
The theory is changed to fit with the new information.
Group that serves as a standard of comparison with another group - both groups are the exact same except for one factor.
They can predict potential disasters.
Track the movements of the sun, moon, and planets.