Scientific Method

Question 1

Scientific Method

Answer 1

an empirical method of acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of science since atleast 17th century;
an organized, systematic approach to problems and their solutions

Question 2

iterative process

Answer 2

A process like the scientific method that involves such as backing up and repeating

Question 3

9 Steps of Scientific Method

Answer 3

1. Recognize the Problem
2. State the Problem
3. Collection of Information Pertinent to the Problem
4. Formulate a Hypothesis
5. Test the Hypothesis
6. Correlate and Interpret Data
7. Verify the Results
8. Draw Conclusion
9. Reporting

Question 4

hypotheses

Answer 4

tentative answer to the problem based on the pertinent facts found in the preliminary study

Question 5

Experiment

Answer 5

a test or procedure carried out under controlled conditions to determine the validity of a hypothesis or make a discovery

Question 6

dependent variable

Answer 6

variable that is being measured in an experiment

Question 7

independent variable

Answer 7

variable that is manipulated in an experiment

Question 8

control group

Answer 8

subjects in an experiment who are not subjected to the independent variable

Question 9

experimental group

Answer 9

subjects in an experiment that receives treatment and are subjected to the independent variable