Put the scientific terms in the correct category. Put the more simple or basic term from that category on top and the more in-depth term below it.
Scientific Fact
Scientific Law
Scientific Theory
Hypothesis
Explanation Statements of Why
Description/Observation statements of How
Match the scientific terms with their definitions. Look for your keywords
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
An in-depth explanation of a pheomena that has been repeatedly confirmed by experiment and/or observation | arrow_right_alt | Scientific Fact |
A limited, testable explanation of a phenomena; an informed prediction | arrow_right_alt | Scientific Theory |
An in-depth description, usually containing math, of how something happens; an observation of how things relate to one another | arrow_right_alt | Hypothesis |
A simple, basic observation or description of a phenomena; a confirmed hypothesis that's accurate as far as we know | arrow_right_alt | Scientific Law |
Select the TWO jobs of a theory below
What happens when multiple scientists replicate an experiment that produces the same results AND those results align with the original prediction made about the topic?
Which of the following is NOT true of a hypothesis
Scientific laws explain why the phenomena is occurring or why it behaves the way it does
If a theory is found to be accurate over time, it is upgraded to a law
What is the closest thing to "truth" in science?
_________ are the "brother" of a theory. They are not 'more true' than a theory, they just have a different job.
___________ explains the "why" behind a collection of scientific facts
Which two types of scientific information are descriptions or observations?
Which two types of scientific information are explanations?
Theories can be proven if the experimental data supports it
To be valid, a hypothesis must be TESTABLE
The job of a ___________ is to "serve as a starting point for further investigation."
The goal of science is to discover truth
Which type of scientific information is the easiest/most common to change?
What happens to a hypothesis once it is confirmed
EXTRA CREDIT: "Individuals in a species show variation in physical characteristics. ... Individuals with characteristics best suited to their environment are more likely to survive" is an example of a
EXTRA CREDIT: "It is easier for shorter people to stand for long amounts of time" is an example of a