Nature of Science

Question 1

Assumption

Answer 1

Something that is taken for granted as true based on evidence from similar situations and logic, but is not tested in given study

Question 2

Fact

Answer 2

An observable phenomenon; not debatable

Question 3

Interpretation

Answer 3

Giving meaning to a fact; Debatable

Question 4

Prediction

Answer 4

Expected future event if a specific action is taken

Question 5

Hypothesis

Answer 5

A possible answer to a question; no assumption of correctness or having already been tested

Question 6

Null

Answer 6

A hypothesis or prediction where one thing does not affect another

Question 7

Alternative

Answer 7

A prediction or hypothesis where one thing affects another

Question 8

Variables: types (4)

Answer 8

Independent: What is manipulated
Dependent: what is measured
Controlled: What is kept the same
Uncontrolled: what is/can not be controlled, but assumed to not be a significant source of variation