scientific method Flashcards
independent variable
what you are changing
dependant variable
what you are measuring
control group
does not get the independence varible
experimental group
gets the independent variable
constants
stay the same across the groups
summary of scientific method
the scientific method is a process used to gather and use observations. a hypothesis is made using inductive or deductive reasoning and tested in a controlled experiment.
summary of data and conclusions
qualitative or quantitative data can be gathered into charts, tables, or graphs for interpretation. conclusion can support the hypothesis, especially if the experiment is repeated.
what is science?
the logical way of thinking about the world.
what is the scientific method?
the way to gather and use information.
how is a hypothesis formed?
a testable explanation for a question or problem.
what are the two main types of reasoning?
inductive reasoning: looking for patterns or rules in the natural world
deductive reasoning: comparing new things to the rules of the natural world
what is a controlled experiment?
one that only changes one variable at a time.
how is data used?
data can be organized into charts, graphs, or tables.
what are the two categories of data?
qualitative data: description words
quantitative data: numbers, measurements
how do scientists form conclusions?
a conclusion either supports or rejects the hypothesis.
