1. How is the scientific method used to solve problems?
Scientific method used to solve problems by keen observations, rational analysis, and experimentation.
2. Observation:
Closely observe the physical world around you.
3. Question:
Recognize a question or a problem.
4. Hypothesis:
An educated guess or a reasonable explanation. When the hypothesis can be tested by experiment, it qualifies as a scientific hypothesis
5. Prediction:
Consequences that can be observed if the hypothesis is correct. The consequences should be absent if the hypothesis is not correct.
6. Conclusion:
Formulate the simplest general rule that organizes the hypothesis, predicted effects, and experimental findings.
7. What is the principle of falsifiability?
For a hypothesis to be considered scientific it must be testable?it must, in principle, be capable of being proven wrong.
8. Fact:
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A phenomenon about which competent observers can agree.
9. Theory:
A synthesis of a large body of information that encompasses well-tested hypotheses about certain aspects of the natural world.
10. Law:
A general hypothesis or statement about the relationship of natural quantities that has been tested over and over again and has not been contradicted. Also known as a principle.
11. Evidence:
which serves to either support or counter a scientific theory or hypothesis.
12. Experiment:
is a test carried out in order to discover whether a theory is correct or what the results of a particular course of action would be .
13. What did Galileo do to challenge Aristotle?s belief
that heavy objects fall faster than lighter objects? Galileo very carefully
