PPT-Elements of Scientific Inquiry 1. Hypothesis A possible explanation or answer to the question

Elements of Scientific Inquiry 1 Hypothesis A possible explanation or answer to the question 2 Independent manipulated Variable Dependent responding Variable 4 Controlled Variables 5. EOC Biology. Mark Watrin. Science Coordinator ESD112. Inquiry. Conducting Analyses and Thinking Logically . . Expand and refine skills and abilities of inquiry to gain a deeper understanding of natural phenomena. . Nature of Science. Nature of Science . – . Scientific should be . reliable. and always . changing. Science is complex . No step-by-step method will always be the answer to a question. science relies on skills: . S. trategy That Works! . Jana Kirchner, Ph.D.. Asst. Professor, Teacher Education. Western Kentucky University . (Jana.kirchner@wku.edu). NCSS . Conference. November 21, 2014. What is it that fascinates us about mysteries?. Question 1. Question: What role do hypotheses play in scientific inquiry?. Answer: A . hypothesis. provides a . testable. explanation for an observation.. Question 2. Question: What is the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?. The social science inquiry model consists of 5. stages:. Identify a problem or research question. Develop a hypothesis. Gather data. Analyze data. Draw conclusions. Identifying a Problem or Research Question. Question:. All scientific investigations begin with:. Forming a hypothesis. Conducting an experiment. Asking a question or observing a problem. Forming a conclusion. Answer: . c) Asking a question or observing a problem. Safety. Handle termites in a humane manner.. Purpose. To think as a scientist thinks by. Asking questions. Gathering information . Making observations. Using logical reasoning. Creating predictions and explanations. The Scientific Method refers to the basic steps scientists use to solve problems…. A good science problem is written as a question, and is one that you can test to find the answer. *This is the . purpose. Ch. 1. What Is Chemistry?. Why is the scope of chemistry so vast?. What Is Chemistry?. 1.1. Matter. is anything that has mass and occupies space.. Chemistry. is the study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes.. Well defined. Testable. Measurable. Controllable. Reasonable and consistent with existing bodies of knowledge. Consider These Questions. Are serial killers evil by nature?. What is the cause of AIDS?. Hypothesis, Theory, and law . How science really works. Objective. : Students will be able to explain what a scientific law and theory are and give examples of each.. Essential Question:. What are the differences between a scientific law and theory?. 8-28-17 Results of Scientific Inquiry; Scientific Theory vs. Scientific Law Do Now: Answer the following question in your Science Notebook. Why might you engage in scientific inquiry? We do so to find answers to questions about nature. First things first…. The role of discussion. (Besides the obvious importance of being a capable thinker if you’re going to succeed in science). Some AP questions do not ask you to remember anything; they give you a novel problem, and ask you to logic your way through it. . Steps . of the scientific . method. The scientific method uses a series of steps to establish facts or create knowledge. . The . overall process is well established, but the specifics of each step may change depending on what is being examined and who is performing it. .