4 The Scientific Method

Question 1

systematic way of doing things and solving problems

Answer 1

scientific method

Question 2

pioneers in formalizing the use of scientific method in the 16th century

Answer 2

Galileo Galilei, Francis Bacon

Question 3

what are the steps of the scientific method?

Answer 3

1. observation
2. problem identification
3. research
4. formulating hypothesis
5. testing hypothesis
6. drawing conclusion

Question 4

explanation of an observation that can be tested by an experiment. It is a tentative answer to a problem.

Answer 4

hypothesis

Question 5

states the exact opposite of what the researcher predicts or expects

Answer 5

null hypothesis

Question 6

statement that suggests a potential result that the researcher may expect

Answer 6

alternative hypothesis

Question 7

experiment part where you collect and analyze the data based on the results you’ve obtained

Answer 7

test the hypothesis

Question 8

factors or conditions whose effect are being tested or monitored in the experiment

Answer 8

variables

Question 9

factor or condition in the experiment that DOES NOT change and therefore stays as is

Answer 9

constant variable

Question 10

condition in the experiment that is being changed, manipulated or adjusted

Answer 10

independent variable

Question 11

effect that arises from the manipulated variable

Answer 11

dependent variable

Question 12

part of the experiment where the independent variable is changed and all other conditions, the controlled variables are kept the same

Answer 12

fair test

Question 13

set of samples that will either receive treatment or not. The more samples you have, the more valid the results will be

Answer 13

groups

Question 14

group that receives no treatment and simulates the natural setting

Answer 14

controlled group

Question 15

group that receives treatment which can be more than one depending on what is being tested

Answer 15

experimental group

Question 16

decision that is formed after a period of thought or research which might either accept or reject the hypothesis

Answer 16

draw conclusion

Question 17

describes the relationship between variables that happens all the time

Answer 17

scientific law