Scientific Method Flashcards
1
Q
What are the steps in the scientific method?
A
- observation
- question
- hypothesis
- prediction
- test
2
Q
What are the kinds of data that can be used/come from scientific method, and what do they give us?
A
- Qualitative - gives us conceptual and descriptive data
2. Quantitative - gives us data that can be measured in numbers and amounts
3
Q
What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
A
A hypothesis is a specific proposed explanation for an event, whereas a theory is much more broad, can have several hypothesis stem from it, and is supported by a greater body of evidence. eg. specific event vs climate change
4
Q
How is hypothesis typically tested?
A
Hypothesis is typically tested with controlled experiments comparing controlled groups to experimental groups.
