LEC 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Scientific Method Steps (5)
A
- Observe & Generalize
- Formulate a Hypothesis
- Testable Prediction
- Experiment or Observe
- Modify & Repeat
2
Q
Theory (3)
A
- broad hypothesis that has been extensively tested and supported over time
- Explains a range of scientific facts with a high degree of reliability
- Is the highest status a hypothesis can have
3
Q
Placebo (2)
A
control group
false treatment
4
Q
Hypothesis
A
An “educated guess” about what might happen
5
Q
Experiment
A
carefully planned manipulation of the natural world to test your prediction