Bio Quiz Flashcards
What are the steps to the scientific method?
Question
Research
Hypothesis
Experiment
Observation
Conclusion
Why is the Scientific Method used?
We use the scientific method because It is the most accurate way to answer scientific questions and to repeat if necessary
Can the steps of the scientific method be performed out of order? Why or why not?
No, because the process of the scientific method shows the validation of the statement
What is a hypothesis?
a hypothesis is an educated guess based on observation or previous research
State the correct format for a hypothesis.
If, then, because
What is an independent variable?
an independent variable is a variable that can be changed In order to affect the dependent variable
What is a dependent variable?
a dependent variable is a variable that relies on the independent variable in order to change
What is a control group?
A variable that can be controlled and that does not rely o anything(the independent variable)
What is an experimental group?
A variable hat must rely on the control group in order to change (dependent variable)
What is an observation?
The act of observing something in order to gain information
State the steps of T.A. L.K.S.
title, axes, label, key, scale
What does the title show on a graph?
The title shows the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable
(DV) L
(IV)
What does a key show on your graph?
Show you what the marks of different info mean on the graph
What does the label tell you on your graph?
labels tell you what the x and y axses are showing in comparison to what’s on the graph.
