scientific method

Question 1

A logical problem-solving approach used by scientists.

Answer 1

Scientific Method

Question 2

May be described as incongruence

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Statement of the Problem

Question 3

The gap in the knowledge that needs to be filled

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Statement of the Problem

Question 4

is not answerable by yes or no

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Statement of the Problem

Question 5

Presents the possible solution to the problem

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Hypothesis

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What are the two ways to express your hypothesis?

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Null & Alternative

Question 7

This states that the variables have no significant relationship

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Null Hypothesis

Question 8

States that there is a relationship between the variables

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Alternative Hypothesis

Question 9

A set of manipulations or specific observation of nature

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Testing Hypothesis/Experimentation

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What are the three types of experiments?

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1. Controlled
2. Natural
3. Field

Question 11

A test directly manipulated by the researcher

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Controlled Experiment

Question 12

Experimental sample against control sample

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Controlled Experiment

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Change brought by alteration to the variable

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Controlled Experiment

Question 14

A characteristic, number, or quantity that changes depending on the situation.

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Variable

Question 15

An entity that can take on different values

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Variable

Question 16

This is the outcome variable

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Dependent Variable

Question 17

These are the variables you observe

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Dependent Variable

Question 18

This responds to an independent variable

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Dependent Variable

Question 19

These are factors that you change or alter

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Independent Variable

Question 20

Causes corresponding effects in other variables

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Independent Variable

Question 21

This is the manipulated variable

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Independent Variable

Question 22

This is the constant variable

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Controlled Variable

Question 23

Not manipulated but affects the experiment

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Controlled Variable

Question 24

Gathered data should be analyzed ____.

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Systematically

Question 25

How is data analyzed?

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Tables, charts, graphs etc.

Question 26

a summary of the results of the experiment and the statement of how the results match up to the hypothesis.

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Conclusion

Question 27

What can a conclusion lead to?

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Theory or Scientific Law

Question 28

What are the steps in scientific method?

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1. Statement of the Problem
2. Formulation of Hypothesis
3. Experimentation
4. Analysis of Data
5. Drawing of Conclusion (Null or Alternative Hypothesis)

Question 29

If the alternative hypothesis is proven to be true, what should the researcher do?

Answer 29

Repeat the experimentation several times