Chapter 1 - The Scientific Method

Question 1

scientific method

Answer 1

a process of investigation where problems are identified and their suggested explanations are tested by carrying out experiments.

Question 2

observation

Answer 2

an unbiased, accurate report of an event

Question 3

hypothesis

Answer 3

an educated guess based on observations

Question 4

experiment

Answer 4

designed to test a hypothesis

Question 5

data

Answer 5

consists of the measurements, observations or information gathered from experiments

Question 6

conclusion

Answer 6

summary of the results of an experiment

Question 7

theory

Answer 7

a hypothesis that has been supported by many different experiments

Question 8

principle/law

Answer 8

arises from a theory that has been shown to be valid when fully tested over a long period of time

Question 9

variable

Answer 9

a factor that may change in an experiment

Question 10

control

Answer 10

used to provide a comparison (or standard) against which the actual experiment can be judged

Question 11

replicate

Answer 11

a repeat of an experiment

Question 12

double blind testing

Answer 12

both the investigator and the participant are unaware of the nature of the treatment the participant is recieving

Question 13

ethics

Answer 13

relates to whether conduct is right or wrong