Scientific method Flashcards
Scientific Method
A series of steps followed to solve problems
Hypothesis
An explanation that is based on prior scientific
research or observations and that can be tested.
Controlled Experiment
An experiment that tests only one factor at a time by
using a comparison of a control group with an
experimental group
Variable
A factor that changes in an experiment in order to test
a hypothesis
Control Group
The group in an experiment or study that does not receive treatment by the researchers and is then used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects
do
Experimental group
a group that receives a treatment in an experiment
Step 1 of scientific method
Ask a question
Step 2 of scientific method
Report results
Step 3 of scientific method
Make a hypothesis
Step 4 of scientific method
Analyze information
Step 5 of scientific method
Conduct an experiment
Step 6 of scientific method
Collect data
Meter
the fundamental unit of length in the metric system
Liter
a metric unit of capacity
Gram
a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
