Scientific Method Flashcards
A method of experimentation that is used by scientists and others to learn about the universe. It investigates solutions by making observations and drawing conclusions.
Scientific Method
The study of the structure & behavior of the natural world through experiments.
Science
The application of science to improve the world.
Technology
A gap in one’s knowledge that has yet to be answered. It is investigated through experimentation.
Problem
Collections of qualitative and quantitative data during experimentation.
Observations
A possible explanation or solution to a problem.
Hypothesis
The act of executing a procedure to test an hypothesis.
Experimentation
A procedure that is carried out to test the truth value of a hypothesis.
Experiment
The group in an experiment which the experimental group is compared to.
Control Group
The group in an experiment which is being tested.
Experimental Group
The variable in an experiment which is being tested.
Independent Variable
The variable in an experiment which is measured in terms of the independent variable’s effects.
Dependent Variable
Facts and statistics collected for analysis.
Data
Observations that are purely descriptive.
Qualitative Observations
Observations that include a quantitative & numerical value.
Quantitative Observations