scientific method Flashcards
A logical problem-solving approach used by scientists.
Scientific Method
May be described as incongruence
Statement of the Problem
The gap in the knowledge that needs to be filled
Statement of the Problem
is not answerable by yes or no
Statement of the Problem
Presents the possible solution to the problem
Hypothesis
What are the two ways to express your hypothesis?
Null & Alternative
This states that the variables have no significant relationship
Null Hypothesis
States that there is a relationship between the variables
Alternative Hypothesis
A set of manipulations or specific observation of nature
Testing Hypothesis/Experimentation
What are the three types of experiments?
- Controlled
- Natural
- Field
A test directly manipulated by the researcher
Controlled Experiment
Experimental sample against control sample
Controlled Experiment
Change brought by alteration to the variable
Controlled Experiment
A characteristic, number, or quantity that changes depending on the situation.
Variable
An entity that can take on different values
Variable
This is the outcome variable
Dependent Variable
These are the variables you observe
Dependent Variable
This responds to an independent variable
Dependent Variable
These are factors that you change or alter
Independent Variable
Causes corresponding effects in other variables
Independent Variable
This is the manipulated variable
Independent Variable
This is the constant variable
Controlled Variable
Not manipulated but affects the experiment
Controlled Variable
Gathered data should be analyzed ____.
Systematically
