1.1 Vocab

Question 1

Possible explanation for a set of observations or possible answers to a scientific question

Answer 1

Hypothesis

Question 2

Factor in a controlled experiment that is deliberately changed; also called manipulated variable

Answer 2

Independent Variable

Question 3

experiment in which only one variable is changed

Answer 3

Controlled Experiment

Question 4

group is an experiment that is exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for independent variable; normal conditions

Answer 4

Control Group

Question 5

Process of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way
(5 senses)

Answer 5

Observation

Question 6

variable that is observable and that changes in response to the independent variable also called the responding variable

Answer 6

Dependent Variable

Question 7

A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience

Answer 7

Inference

Question 8

Evidence; information gathered from observation

Answer 8

Data

Question 9

Well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and hypothesis, enabling scientists to make accurate predictions about new situations

Answer 9

Theory