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Unit 1 Scientific Inquiry
Vocabulary
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Scientific Method * A series of steps used to solve scientific problems.
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Constant Factors in a controlled experiment that are kept the same.
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Variable Factors in a controlled experiment that change.
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Model A representation of an object or system.
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Hypothesis A possible explanation or answer to a question based on prior knowledge or known facts.
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Observation Collection of information using senses.
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Data Information gathered during an experiment.
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Question A scientific statement or problem used to focus the purpose of an experiment.
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Theory An explanation that combines all of the hypotheses and observations tested during the experimentation.
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Evidence Information or data that supports a conclusion
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Physical Science The study of matter and energy. Physical science includes the study of chemistry (What objects are made of) and objects (how objects move).
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