Question

after the experiment

• scientists ________ the data collected during the experiment and ________ what it means
• qualitative data: descriptions that involve __________

example: __________

• quantitative data: numerical data obtained using ________ or by ________

example: __________

• after analyzing the data, scientists form a ________ and determine if the hypothesis is ________
• multiple experiments can lead to a __________
• in science, a ________ is a ________

Explanation:

1. After an experiment, scientists first analyze the data (to examine it) and then interpret what the data means (to understand its significance).
2. Qualitative data involves non - numerical descriptions, like characteristics or qualities. An example could be "The flower is red" (describing the color, a quality).
3. Quantitative data is numerical, obtained using measuring tools (like a ruler, thermometer) or by counting. An example is "The plant grew 5 cm" (a numerical measurement).
4. After data analysis, scientists form a conclusion (a summary of findings) and determine if the hypothesis is supported (if the data matches the prediction of the hypothesis) or rejected.
5. Multiple experiments can lead to a theory (a well - supported explanation of a natural phenomenon).
6. In science, a law (like Newton's laws of motion) is a statement that describes a natural phenomenon or relationship, often in a mathematical form, and is based on repeated experimental evidence.

Answer:

s (filling in the blanks):

• Scientists \(\boldsymbol{\text{analyze}}\) the data collected during the experiment and \(\boldsymbol{\text{interpret}}\) what it means
• Qualitative data: descriptions that involve \(\boldsymbol{\text{qualities (or non - numerical information)}}\)
• Example: \(\boldsymbol{\text{The leaf is green}}\) (any non - numerical description of an object or event in an experiment)
• Quantitative data: numerical data obtained using \(\boldsymbol{\text{measuring tools}}\) or by \(\boldsymbol{\text{counting}}\)
• Example: \(\boldsymbol{\text{The beaker contains 25 mL of liquid}}\) (any numerical data from an experiment)
• After analyzing the data, scientists form a \(\boldsymbol{\text{conclusion}}\) and determine if the hypothesis is \(\boldsymbol{\text{supported (or rejected)}}\)
• Multiple experiments can lead to a \(\boldsymbol{\text{theory}}\)
• In science, a \(\boldsymbol{\text{law}}\) is a \(\boldsymbol{\text{statement that describes a natural phenomenon or relationship, often based on repeated experimental evidence (e.g., Newton's law of gravitation)}}\)