Ch 1 The Scientific Process Exam 1

Question 1

Why does a hypothesis have to be testable?

Answer 1

To make predictions about the outcome

Question 2

Controlled experiment

Answer 2

All variables other than the independent variable are controlled or held constant so they don’t influence the dependent variable.

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

A testable statement made with reasoning

Question 4

Scientific Method/Components of Scientific Experiment

Answer 4

Observation->Question->Hypothesis->Prediction->Experiment->Results->Conclusion