Scientific method Flashcards
A series of steps to solve a problem
scientific method
a experiment that only changes 1 variable.
control 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 and is mostly used for comparism.
control group.
Parts of the experiment that stay the same.control variables and control factors and also constants.
control
Factor being intentionally changed, “I” change
(experimental variable or manipulated variable)
Independent variable
Factor that occurs as a result of the change, the part of the experiment that is recorded
(responding variable)
dependent variable
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 observation
A description of an observation using words only.
*description
Qualitative observation
