Chapter 1 - Scientific Method Vocab

Question 0

Inductive reasoning

Answer 0

In which the premises seek to supply strong evidence for the truth of the conclusion.

Question 1

Biology

Answer 1

The study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields.

Question 2

Deductive reasoning

Answer 2

Is a logical process in which a conclusion drawn from a set of premises contains no more information than the premises taken collectively.

Question 3

Dependent variable

Answer 3

A variable whose value depends on that of another.

Question 4

Independent variable

Answer 4

A variable who does not depend on another.

Question 5

Standardized variable

Answer 5

Variables that remain the same throughout the expirement.

Question 6

Hypothesis

Answer 6

A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for an investigation.

Question 7

Null hypothesis

Answer 7

A proposition that undergoes verification to determine if it should be accepted or rejected in favor of the alternative.

Question 8

Scientific theory

Answer 8

A well substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method.

Question 9

Scientific law

Answer 9

A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspect of the universe.