Biology: Scientific Method

Question 1

scientific method

Answer 1

series of steps that are used to investigate natural occurrence

Question 2

what are the steps of the scientific method (7)

Answer 2

problem question
observation/ research
formulate a hypothesis
experiment
collect and analyze results
conclusion
repeat

Question 3

problem question

Answer 3

develope question that can be solved through experimentation

Question 4

observation

Answer 4

research your topic of interest

Question 5

formulate a hypothesis

Answer 5

predict possible answer. if then

Question 6

experiment

Answer 6

follow a procedure

include detailed material list

Question 7

collect and analyze results

Answer 7

include tables graphs and photos

Question 8

conclusion

Answer 8

statement that accepts or rejects hypothesis and why, must refer to data

Question 9

independent variable

Answer 9

the variable that can be controlled by the experimenter

x axis

Question 10

dependent variable

Answer 10

affected by the independent variable, the result of what changed
y-axis

Question 11

what makes the experiment valid

Answer 11

1 variable

everything else must remain constant

Question 12

control group

Answer 12

the standard comparison, exposed to same conditions as the experimental group, except for the variable that is tested