scientific method

Question 1

fact

Answer 1

an objective, verifiable observation

Question 2

example of a fact

Answer 2

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

Question 3

principle

Answer 3

a statement based on repeated experimental observation that describes an aspect of the world.

Question 4

example of a principle

Answer 4

Greenhouse Effect

Question 5

law

Answer 5

broad concepts or principles

Question 6

example of a law

Answer 6

newton’s laws of motion

Question 7

theory

Answer 7

explanations of observed phenomena

Question 8

example of a theory

Answer 8

theory of evolution

Question 9

6 steps of scientific method

Answer 9

Ask a question
Conduct background research
Construct a hypothesis
Test your hypothesis in an experiment
Analyze Data
Draw conclusions and communicate them

Question 10

Observation

Answer 10

Description of something you can see, smell, touch, taste, hear

Question 11

conduct background research

Answer 11

defining a purpose/objective

Question 12

hypothesis

Answer 12

testable prediction based on observations

Question 13

what is the format of a hypothesis

Answer 13

“If (IV) then (DV) “

Question 14

independent variable

Answer 14

what the experimenter will deliberately change or manipulate in the investigation

Question 15

dependent variable

Answer 15

what changes in response to the independent variable

Question 16

Experimental Group

Answer 16

groups that are being tested

Question 17

Control Group

Answer 17

group used for comparison with your experimental group

Question 18

constants

Answer 18

the aspects of an experiment that are held constant/consistent