Scientific Method 2024 Flashcards
Scientific Method 2024
to look at data carefully, looking for relationships, patterns, & solutions between things tested in the experiment
analyze
an idea that is thought to be true, but is not backed by evidence and/or facts
assumption
a judgment based on an opinion, which may or may not be true
bias
scientific argument consisting of a Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
CER statement
conclusion
summary of all the findings of the experiment
factors kept the same or constant for all experimental groups
controlled variables
critique
an evaluation of ideas, experiments, & research
information collected during an investigation
data
document using columns and rows to record and organize data/information
data table
the factor you measure in the experiment
dependent variable
mistakes that occur during an experiment
error
proof/facts that supports (or deny) an idea about the natural world
evidence
receive a different amount, type, or kind of the variable you are changing
experimental group
experimental method
the way the experiment is carried out
hypothesis
an educated guess
independent variable
the factor you change or manipulate in the experiment
inference
an idea formed from facts or evidence that may or may not be true
interpret
to make a statement about what the data means
qualitative observation
things you notice or observe using your senses; characteristics
quantitative observation
things that are measured, numbered, or counted; the amount
results
findings, answers, and/or outcome to an investigation
argument
an explanation for or against a scientific idea
Scientific method
a systematic procedure that directs how to conduct a scientific experiment
testable question
a question that can be answered with a scientific experiment
trial
a single test of the experiment; there can be multiple of them within an experiment
variable
a factor or condition in an experiment that is being changed
