Does This Make Sense? Constructing Explanations / Edition 1

by Barbara A. Somervill

Overview

After the hypothesis has been formed, the experiment completed, and the information collected and recorded in a project journal, the scientist must explain the results. Step-by-step, learn how to construct a clear and understandable explanation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781404234857
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	08/30/2006
Series:	Think Like a Scientist Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.28(d)
Lexile:	920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

The Scientific Method     5
What Is an Explanation?     6
Using Data and Observations     9
Direct Evidence     10
Indirect Evidence     13
Taking a Survey     14
Populations and Random Samples     17
Averages and Ranges     18
Creating a Summary     21
What Did You Learn?     22
Glossary     23
Index     24
Web Sites     24