Experiments

Question 1

Independent Variable

Answer 1

Variable that changed on purpose, “if” or the hypothesis, is manipulated. Aka cause, stimulus, reason, manipulated variable

Question 2

Dependent Variable

Answer 2

Variable that responds, “then” of the hypothesis, factor measured. Aka effect, result, responding variable

Question 3

Constant

Answer 3

All factors are NOT allowed to change

Question 4

Control Group

Answer 4

Group (standard) to which everything is compared

Question 5

What are the 4 concepts of an experiment?

Answer 5

Independent, dependent variable, constants/controls, and repeated trials

Question 6

What do more repeated trials mean?

Answer 6

More valid results

Question 7

Inquiry

Answer 7

A search for information and explanation of natural phenomena

Question 8

Method

Answer 8

Observations, logical/testable hypothesis, and repeated trials

Question 9

Data

Answer 9

Recorded observations and basis of an inquiry. Examples include numbers and qualitative descriptions represented in graphs and statistics

Question 10

Inductive reasoning

Answer 10

Collecting and analyzing data, making generalizations that can lead to important conclusions based on this logic, and drawn general conclusion can be developed into a hypothesis

Question 11

Hypothesis

Answer 11

Tentative answer to a well framed question and must lead to predictions that can be tested. Must be testable

Question 12

Experiment

Answer 12

A scientific test carried out under controlled conditions. Manipulation of one factor in the system in order to see effects that are of change

Question 13

Deductile reasoning

Answer 13

That flows from general to specific

Question 14

Can science answer natural and testable questions?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

Experimental Variable

Answer 15

Effects that are measured

Question 16

Experimental Group

Answer 16

Challenges a factor

Question 17

Theory

Answer 17

Much broader in scope, generally to spin off testable hypothesis, supported by greater body of evidence like experiments

Question 18

Model Organisms

Answer 18

A species easy to grow in the lab and lends itself well to question being investigated

Question 19

What is the goal of science and technology?

Answer 19

Understand natural phenomena while technology is to apply scientific knowledge for specific purposes

Question 20

Technology

Answer 20

Any method or device that applies scientific knowledge for a specific purpose that affects society

Question 21

Variable

Answer 21

Something that changes, are manipulated