Inquiry Flashcards
Factors that are measured in an experiment are the __________.
dependent variable
A testable prediction about a possible solution to a problem is called __________.
hypothesis
A factor that is manipulated in an experiment to change the dependent variable is the __________.
independent variable
When conducting an experiment, what can a scientist do to make the data more reliable?
Conduct multiple trials; make sure to keep necessary variables constant
List the steps of the scientific method in order.
- Observing & Questioning
- Research / background knowledge
- Form a Hypothesis & making predictions
- Investigate to learn more
- Analyze
- Form Conclusions
- Communicate findings
When a scientist applies what they learn from an investigation to make something that is useful it is called __________.
technology
Why is skepticism an important part of the scientific process?
Causes doubt that leads to new investigations
The process of learning more about the natural world is __________.
science
An organized process used to gather observations and test a hypothesis is a(n) __________.
controlled experiment
A sample that is treated exactly like the other experimental groups except that the independent variable is not applied to it is a(n) __________.
control group
A factor in an experiment that changes from the manipulation of the independent variable is the __________.
dependent variable
The process of gathering information through the senses is called __________.
observing
A factor in an experiment that can change is __________.
variables
A factor that does NOT change in an experiment is a(n) __________.
constant
Identify the following statements as Qualitative or Quantitative Observations
a. The jacket is blue.
b. The height of the plant is 6 cm.
c. The volume of the box is 105 cubic centimeters.
a. Qualitative
b. Quantitative
c. Quantitative
