Chapter 1-1.3

Question 1

scientific method can be divided into five steps:

Answer 1

Observation
Hypothesis
Predictions and Experiments
Data Collection with Statistical Analysis
Results and Conclusion

Question 2

A hypothesis

Answer 2

is a tentative explanation for what was observed.

Question 3

An experiment

Answer 3

is a series of procedures designed to test a hypothesis.
It utilizes deductive reasoning to make a prediction or expected outcome.

Question 4

A test group

Answer 4

is exposed to the experimental variable.

Question 5

A control group

Answer 5

goes through all aspects of the experiment but is not exposed to the experimental variable.

Question 6

Independent variables

Answer 6

on the X axis

Question 7

Scientific Theory:

Answer 7

Concepts that join together two or more well-supported and related hypotheses
Supported by broad range of observations, experiments, and data

Question 8

Dependent variables

Answer 8

on the Y axis

Question 9

Scientific Principle / Law:

Answer 9

Widely accepted set of theories
No serious challenges to validity