Scientific Method

Question 1

What are the 5 steps of the scientific method ?

Answer 1

1) observation
2) hypothesis
3) test hypothesis/experiment
4) collect and analyzing data
5) evaluate results

Question 2

Independent variable

Answer 2

Manipulated variable , the part of the experiment that is changed on purpose

Question 3

Dependent variable

Answer 3

Responding variable, the part of the experiment that may change based on the independent variable

Question 4

Constant

Answer 4

Variables in the experience that are kept the same on purpose

Question 5

Control group

Answer 5

Experimental group that scientists do NOT test with the independent variable , receives no treatment , used as a comparison

Question 6

Qualitative data

Answer 6

Describes characteristics

Question 7

Quantitative

Answer 7

Numbers , factual

Question 8

Line graph

Answer 8

Shows change over time , shows pattern over time

Question 9

Bar graph

Answer 9

Shows comparison of discrete data

Question 10

Pie chart

Answer 10

Shows parts of a whole

Question 11

Theory

Answer 11

Seeks to explain an event or one one on in nature

Question 12

Law

Answer 12

Based on experimental evidence ( the WHAT)