Practice of Science Units A-C Flashcards
analyze
To look closely and figure out what the data or information means.
conclusion
A statement that tells what an investigation showed, based on observations and data.
control
A group in a scientific experiment that serves as a reference for comparison to the experimental group; a group that is untreated by the factor being tested.
data
Measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation.
dependent variable
A factor, trait, or condition that is affected by another factor, trait or condition.
experiment
A scientific test or procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific question.
hypothesis
A statement that can be tested scientifically through experiments and/or other scientific investigations. A
hypothesis is either supported or not supported from an experiment and/or other scientific investigation.
independent variable
The variable that a scientist changes in an
experiment or investigation.
inference
An explanation based on background knowledge and clues, it is evidence that is not directly observed.
investigation
An organized scientific study of the natural world that may include making systematic observations,
asking questions, gathering information, analyzing data, summarizing results, drawing conclusions, and/or communicating results.
observation
Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments.
trials
Multiple sets of measurements or observations in a scientific investigation.
procedure
A series of steps followed in order.
scientific method
One type of plan of inquiry that typically include a
question/problem (or purpose), hypothesis, experiment (materials and procedures), results, conclusion (analysis of results), and application.
constants / constant variables
The conditions or parts of the experiment or
investigation that remain the same.
