Scientific Method Flashcards
1
Q
What is defined as the potential answer to the question that can be tested?
A
- hypothesis
2
Q
Name the group that contains the variable that is being tested
A
- experimental group
3
Q
Name the group that is used for comparison.
A
- control group
4
Q
Compare the difference between a negative control group and positive control group
A
Negative Control Group
- Group that is treated exactly the same, but the treatment is “missing”
- Results are expected to stay at zero/no effect
-> Plant kept in darkness
Positive Control Group
- Group that is treated exactly the same, but the outcome is known and expected
-> Plant in sunlight
5
Q
What is the purpose of a conclusion in a research paper?
- to summarize the data collected
- to choose the next subject to research
- to stop an ongoing experiment
- to state whether the hypothesis was supported or not
A
to state whether the hypothesis was supported or not.
