Scientific Method Flash Cards

Question 1

Group in an experiment that is exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for one independent variable

Answer 1

Control group

Question 2

Experiment in which only one variable is changed

Answer 2

Controlled Experiment

Question 3

Evidence; information gathered from observation

Answer 3

Data

Question 4

Variable that is observed and that changes in response to the independent variable; also called the responding variable

Answer 4

Dependent variable

Question 5

Possible explanation for a set of observations or possible answers to a scientific question

Answer 5

Hypothesis

Question 6

Factor in a controlled experiment that is deliberately changed; also called manipulated variable

Answer 6

Independent variable

Question 7

A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience

Answer 7

Inference

Question 8

Process of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way

Answer 8

Observation

Question 9

The use of evidence to construct testable explanations and predictions of natural phenomena, as well as the knowledge generated through this process

Answer 9

Science

Question 10

Well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and hypothesis, enabling scientists to make accurate predictions about new situations

Answer 10

Theory