Scientific Method (034)

Question 1

Scientific Method

Answer 1

A series of steps to solve a problem
1. State the problem
2. Gather information
3. Form a hypothesis
4. Perform an experiment
5. Collect and recod data
6. Analize data
7. Form a conclusion
(Sally Grabbed Four Pickled Cans And Fainted)

Question 2

Controlled experiment

Answer 2

An experiment that chnges only one variable

Question 3

Variable

Answer 3

Any factor that can exist in differing amounts or types

Question 4

Data

Answer 4

The information and results gathered from an experiment

Question 5

Hypothesis

Answer 5

An educated guess, a scientific guess, a possible solution to a problem

Question 6

Experimental group

Answer 6

The group that tests the changed factor, they experience the new treatment

Question 7

Control group

Answer 7

The group the remains the same, unchanged, does not experience the new treatment
~Used for comparison~

Question 8

Control(s)

Answer 8

Parts of the expierament that stays the same ~Control variables, control factors, or constants~

Question 9

Independant variable

Answer 9

Factor being intentionally changed, “I” change
~Experimental variable or manipulated variable~
THE DIFFERENCE

Question 10

Dependant Variable

Answer 10

Factor that occurs as a result of a change, the part of the experiment that is recorded
~Responding variable~
Results or measurments

Question 11

Prediction

Answer 11

A guess of what will happen in the future

Question 12

Observation

Answer 12

Information that one gathers using their senses
~Sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing~
Fact

Question 13

Inference

Answer 13

Conclusions that you draw based on yor background knowlage and evidence you’ve collected
Opinion

Question 14

Quantitative observation

Answer 14

A description of an observation using numbers and measurments
Numerical

Question 15

Qualitative observation

Answer 15

A description of an observation using words only
Description