key science skills

Question 1

the scientific method

Answer 1

is centred around generating an informed hypothesis and then testing it to generate evidence that either supports or refutes it.

Question 2

model

Answer 2

a representation of a concept, process, or behaviour, often made to simplify or make something easier to understand

Question 3

theory

Answer 3

a proposition or set of principles that is used to explain something or make predictions about cause and effect.

Question 4

empirical evidence

Answer 4

information obtained through direct and systematic observation or experimentation

Question 5

aim

Answer 5

a statement outlining the purpose of the investigation

Question 6

hypothesis

Answer 6

a testable prediction about the outcome of the experiment.

Question 7

independent variable

Answer 7

the variable for which quantities are manipulated by the experimenter

Question 8

dependent variable

Answer 8

is what the researcher measures in an experiment for changes due to the effect of the IV