Scientific Method

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

A possible explanation that can be tested with an experiment.

Question 2

Data

Answer 2

Pieces of information that are collected to test a hypothesis.

Question 3

Observation

Answer 3

Things or events that are made using any of the senses or scientific tools.

Question 4

Quantitative Data

Answer 4

It is a form of numbers.

Question 5

Qualitative Data

Answer 5

It is a form of words.

Question 6

Conclusion

Answer 6

An answer to the research question as suggested by the data which may support or reject the hypothesis.

Question 7

Independent Variable

Answer 7

The factor that differs between your experimental and control group. “This is what you change.”

Question 8

Dependent Variable

Answer 8

This is what you measure. These measurements change depending on how the independent variable is changed.

Question 9

Inference

Answer 9

Conclusions or deductions based on the
observations.

Question 10

Scientific Inquiry

Answer 10

These steps are the many ways in which scientists study the natural world.

Question 11

Control Group

Answer 11

No changes are made in an
experiment.

Question 12

Question

Answer 12

A problem the scientists are looking to solve.

Question 13

Controlled Experiment

Answer 13

Two procedures are always identical, and they only differ in respect to one
variable.

Question 14

Experimental Group

Answer 14

One factor is changed, also called the independent variable.

Question 15

Scientific Method

Answer 15

A process used by scientists to find answers to questions.

Question 16

Analysis

Answer 16

Everything about the experiment should be
recorded. When you compare the results of an experiment to the prediction posed by the hypothesis.

Question 17

Theory

Answer 17

Once a hypothesis has been supported by a
significant amount of peer reviewed experiments, the hypothesis can be promoted.

Question 18

Experiment

Answer 18

A scientific test that provides empirical data for a specific hypothesis.

Question 19

Control Factors

Answer 19

Any aspects of your experiment that are identical in both your experimental and control group.

Question 20

Research

Answer 20

A scientist will begin by researching through many means “internet, books, other experiments” to aid in their quest in answering their questions.