Scientific Method Flashcards
what is Scientific Method?
The scientific method is an organized way for scientists to answer questions and develop solutions
what is Controlled Experiment?
An experiment that changes only one variable.
what is Variable?
Any factor that can exist in differing amounts or types
what is Data?
The information and results gathered from an experiment
what is Hypothesis?
An educated guess; a scientific prediction; a possible solution to a problem
what is Experimental Group?
The group that tests the changed factor, they experience the special treatment.
what is Control Group?
The group that remains the same; unchanged; does not experience the special treatment.
used for comparison
what is Control?
Parts of the experiment that stay the same
(control factors, or constants.)
what is Independent Variable?
Factor being intentionally changed, “I” change
(manipulated variable)
THE DIFFERENCE
what is Dependent Variable?
Factor that occurs as a result of the change, the part of the experiment that is recorded
(responding variable)
*Results or measurements
what is Prediction?
A guess about what will happen in the future.
what is Observation?
Information that one gathers using their senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing)
*fact
what is Inference?
Conclusions that you draw based on your background knowledge and evidence you’ve collected
*opinion
what is Quantitative Observation?
A description of an observation using numbers and measurements.
*numerical
what is Qualitative Observation?
A description of an observation using words only.
*description
