Scientific Method - Page 2
Questions
- What method is used to distinguish between different molecular compounds that contain the same elements?
- Do scientists have to record all data precisely in order to follow the scientific method?
- People using the scientific method usually start with what?
- Suggest one or two simple experiments to determine whether a solid white substance is a lipid or a carbohydrate. What evidence would you need to support each hypothesis?
- A student decide to ignore any results that are too far above or below their prediction. He/she repeats their trials until a value closer to their prediction is obtained. What has the student done by doing this?
- In an experiment, what is the factor of interest called?
- Give the following, what should the scientist do next?
- What are the three steps scientists take to evaluate a scientific explanation?
- Why was development of the scientific method a significant factor in the was scientific revolution?
- Is a tentative solution to a scientific problem is an estimate?
- What are factors that can change the results in an experiment?
- Which is true about a hypothesis?
- In terms of the scientific method, what is the purpose of an experiment?
- Why is it important for scientsts to use the scientific method?
- Why should we not use our mouths to provide suction for pipettes?
- How did the new scientific method that was developed in the 1500s and 1600s differ from the traditional approach to science?
- How do scientists investigate scientific problems? How can their approach be used in everyday life?
- What are the pieces of information gathered through experimentation called?
- Nick hypothesizes that wax has a higher melting point than chocolate. How can Nick test his hypothesis?
- What safety equipment should always be used when working with glass or chemicals?