science Flashcards
A series of steps to solve a problem
Scientific method
An experiment that changes only one variable.
Controlled experiment
Any factor that can exist in differing amounts or types
variable
The information and results gathered from an experiment
data
An educated guess, a scientific prediction, a possible solution to a problem
hypothesis
The group that tests the changed factor, they experience the new treatment.
experimental group
The group that remains the same, unchanged, does not experience the new treatment.
used for comparison
control group
Parts of the experiment that stay the same
control factors
Factor being intentionally changed, “I” change
independent variables
A guess about what will happen in the future.
prediction
Information that one gathers using their senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing)
*fact
observation
Conclusions that you draw based on your background knowledge and evidence you’ve collected
*opinion
inference
A description of an observation using numbers and measurements.
*numerical
quantitative
A description of an observation using words only.
*description
qualitative
