Scientific Method Flashcards
What are the elements of a hypothesis? What does “testable prediction” mean?
A hypothesis is an explanation for a question or a problem that can be formally tested, making it a testable prediction.
What are the elements of a hypothesis? What does “testable prediction” mean?
A hypothesis is an explanation for a question or a problem that can be formally tested, making it a testable prediction.
What is a control group and what is it’s purpose? What makes it different from controlled variables?
A control group is the part of an experiment that is the standard against which results are compared, and does not receive treatment. Control variables are variables which stay the same in both the control and experimental group.
What is a control group and what is it’s purpose? What makes it different from controlled variables?
A control group is the part of an experiment that is the standard against which results are compared, and does not receive treatment. Control variables are variables which stay the same in both the control and experimental group.
Name all the variable types reviewed and where they are found on a line graph.
Independent, x-axis; dependent, y-axis; control, not plotted
Name all the variable types reviewed and where they are found on a line graph.
Independent, x-axis; dependent, y-axis; control, not plotted
What elements make up a good graph?
X-axis, Y-axis labelled; units labelled; sensible title
What elements make up a good graph?
X-axis, Y-axis labelled; units labelled; sensible title
Compare quantitative and qualitative data and give an example.
Quantitative data is numerical data, such as graphs. An example is the number of organisms surviving at a certain temperature. Qualitative data is a written description of observations, such as the observations that certain birds have a specific mating dance.
Compare quantitative and qualitative data and give an example.
Quantitative data is numerical data, such as graphs. An example is the number of organisms surviving at a certain temperature. Qualitative data is a written description of observations, such as the observations that certain birds have a specific mating dance.
