Chapter 1

Question 1

An organized collection of dynamic information gathered through experimentation and based on evidence.

Answer 1

Science

Question 2

A logical way of answering questions and/or problem solving.

NOTE: must be performed in order, for validity; 5 general steps.

Answer 2

Scientific Method

Question 3

Accurate observations with the formulation of questions.

Answer 3

Unprejudiced Observations

Question 4

A proposed explanation for a set of observations; always written as a statement that can be tested.

Answer 4

Hypothesis

Question 5

One that is designed to test only a single variable; all other conditions are constants, or identical; experimental condition can then be compared to the control condition for analysis; test is repeated.

Answer 5

Controlled Experiment

Question 6

The “natural” condition or the “standard” for comparison.

Answer 6

Control Condition

Question 7

Identical to the control condition except the one variable (independent variable) that you are testing is different; the dependent variable is the responding variable.

Answer 7

Experimental Condition

Question 8

A record of what happened during the “experiment.”

Answer 8

Results

Question 9

The experimenter’s thoughts and/or analysis after comparing the results with the hypothesis.

Answer 9

Conclusion

Question 10

A long-standing and highly supported explanation that is unlikely to be overturned. NOTE: is subject to change as information is gathered.

Answer 10

Theory