SCIENTIFIC METHOD Flashcards
proper application of systematic investigation; includes a thorough appropriate experimental design followed by rigorous review by other scientists; designed to be as objective as possible
scientific method
carefully controlled test designed to make a discovery or to determine validity of a hypothesis
experiment
a testable. plausible explanation for a natural phenomena
hypothesis
explanation based on large body of scientific observations, experiments, and reasoning
theory
allows investigator to identify gap or look for a workable problem
finding a propblem
deals with the collection of all pertinent info essential in the further understanding of the gap
gathering of relevant data
forming of a smart proposition which will be confirmed through testing
formulating a hypothesis
assessment of the validity of the hypothesis formulated
testing of hypothesis
examines data gathered from testing of hypothesis
analyzing data
describes the inferences that can be drawn from the obtained info to clearly understand meaning of data
interpreting data
gives general statement on the obtained and interpreted information
conclusion