Scientific method

Question 1

Controlled Experiment

Answer 1

An experiment that changes only one variable.

Question 2

Variable

Answer 2

Any factor that can exist in differing amounts or types

Question 3

Data

Answer 3

The information and results gathered from an experiment

Question 4

Hypothesis

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Experimental Group

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Control Group

Answer 6

The group that remains the same, unchanged, does not experience the new treatment.
used for comparison

Question 7

Control

Answer 7

Parts of the experiment that stay the same

Question 8

Independent Variable

Answer 8

Factor being intentionally changed, “I” change

Question 9

Dependent Variable

Answer 9

Factor that occurs as a result of the change, the part of the experiment that is recorded Dependent Variable

Question 10

Prediction

Answer 10

A guess about what will happen in the future.

Question 11

Observation

Answer 11

Information that one gathers using their senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing)

Question 12

Inference

Answer 12

Conclusions that you draw based on your background knowledge and evidence you’ve collected

Question 13

Quantative Observation

Answer 13

A description of an observation using numbers and measurements.
*numerical