Definitions

Question 1

Observing

Answer 1

Starting point of gaining knowledge

Question 2

Analyze

Answer 2

To examine

Question 3

Aim

Answer 3

Vague doesnt include result

Question 4

Qualitative data

Answer 4

Descriptions, non-numerical

Question 5

Quantitative data

Answer 5

Numerical data, can be measured
Continuous- decimals
Discontinuous- exact values

Question 6

Inference

Answer 6

Coming to a conclusion on existing knowledge

Question 7

Tentative

Answer 7

Basic results that may or may not be accurate

Question 8

Variable

Answer 8

A part of an experiment that can be altered

Question 9

In/dependent variables

Answer 9

Independent - variable that is intentionally changed

Dependent - variable that changes as a result of the independent variable changing

Question 10

Fixed/control

Answer 10

Fixed - all variable are kept constant

Control - apparatus where independent variable is not changed

Question 11

Validity

Answer 11

• Are all variables kept constant

* Is only one variable tested at a time

Question 12

Reliability:

Answer 12

• If repeated will the experiment remain the same

* If the sample size is increase will the result remain the same?