Chapt.1 The Scientific Method

Question 0

What s a hypothesis?

Answer 0

An educated guess based on observations

Question 1

What is an observation?

Answer 1

when something is noticed

Question 2

What is an experiment designed to do?

Answer 2

To test a hypothesis

Question 3

What is a data?

Answer 3

Consists of the measurements,observations or information gathered from experiments

Question 4

What is a conclusion?

Answer 4

A summery of the results of an experiment

Question 5

What is a theory?

Answer 5

A hypothesis that has been supported by many different experiments

Question 6

What is a variable?

Answer 6

A factor that may change in an experiment

Question 7

What is a control?

Answer 7

Used to provide a comparison against which the actual experiment can be judged

Question 8

What is a replicate?

Answer 8

Is a repeat of an experiment

Question 9

What is double blind testing?

Answer 9

When both the investigator and the participant are unaware of the nature of the treatment the participant is receiving

Question 10

What is Ethics?

Answer 10

Relates to wether conduct is right or wrong