Scientific Method Flashcards
Scientific Methods
a series of steps followed to solve problems
Hypothesis
an explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations that can be tested
Controlled experiment
an experiment tested for a hypothesis
Variable
an element that can change
Control group
the group in an experiment or study that does not receive treatment by the researchers and then used to compare to other experiments
Experimental group
a group that receives treatment
Step 1 scientific method
Ask a question
Step 2 scientific method
Make a hypothesis
Step 3 scientific method
conduct an experiment or hypothesis
Step 4 scientific method
Collect data
Step 5 scientific method
Analyze Information
Step 6 scientific method
Report results
Meter
the basic unit of length in the SI , a meter stick used to measure things bigger than paper , 2 yards
Liter
one liter is slightly more than a quart , 1000 centimeters
Gram
used on a scale with 0.001 kg