Research cycle and scientific method

Question 1

what is research?

Answer 1

systematic investigation

Question 2

Intuition

Answer 2

A gut feeling

Question 3

Authority

Answer 3

Relying on knowledge obtained from an authority figure without evaluating it yourself

Question 4

Tenacity

Answer 4

information accepted because it has always been believed to be true .

Question 5

Empirical

Answer 5

Information accepted by direct observation

Question 6

Rational

Answer 6

Information accepted based on logic

Question 7

what are the methods of acquiring knowledge?

Answer 7

different ways that people use to discover answers; rational, empirical, tenacity, authority, intuition and scientific method

Question 8

scientific method

Answer 8

systematic approach to finding answers: starting with a set of observations, producing a general question/ answer, being able to reproduce the answer.

Question 10

What is the difference between apllied and basic research

Answer 10

Applied :research aimed at solving problems, providing answers to questions or practical problems
Basic: research that answers theoretical questions, gathering knowledge for the sake of gathering knowledge.

Question 11

What is a hypothesis?

Answer 11

a statement describing the relationship between variables, has to be logical, testable, directional, specific and refutable.

Question 12

Prediction

Answer 12

predect a set of possible outcomes based on observations or hypothess by deductive reasoning .

Question 13

formulate a hypothesis from this statement “Plants need sunlight to grow because they use light to perform photosynthesis, which produces the energy they need to survive and thrive”

Answer 13

hypothesis: If a plant receives more sunlight, then it will grow taller and healthier than a plant that receives less sunlight because it can perform more photosynthesis.

Question 14

independent variable

Answer 14

manipulated variable, determined by the experimental design, known in advance, determined by the treatment conditions, deduction

Question 15

dependent variable

Answer 15

responding variable, measured in each of the treatment conditions, determined during the course of the experiment, induction

Question 16

Define the independent and dependent variable.”If the amount of water given to a plant increases, then the height of the plant will also increase because plants need water for growth”

Answer 16

Independent Variable: Amount of water
Dependent Variable: Height of the plant

Question 17

Define the independent and dependent variable.”If students listen to music while studying, then their test scores will improve because music can enhance focus and reduce stress”

Answer 17

Independent Variable: Listening to music while studying
Dependent Variable: Test scores

Question 18

Define the independent and dependent variable.”If the temperature of a solution is increased, then the rate at which sugar dissolves in the solution will increase because heat speeds up the molecular movement.”

Answer 18

Independent Variable: Temperature of the solution
Dependent Variable: Rate of sugar dissolution

Question 19

what are the characteristics of measurements?

Answer 19

Validity, Accuracy, Reliability