Scientific Method Notes Flashcards
Scientific method
A series of steps to solve a problem
State the problem
Gather information (Research)
Form a hypothesis
Perform an experiment
Collect and record data
Analyze data
Form a conclusion
(Sally Grabbed Four Pickled Cans And Fainted)
Controlled experiment
An experiment that changes only one variable.
Variable
Any factor that can exits in differing
Data
The information and the results gathered from an experiment
Hypothesis
An educated guess, a scientific prediction, a possible solution to a problem
Experimental group
The group that tests the change factor they experience the new treatment.
Control group
The group that remains the same, unchanged, does not experience the new treatment.
Controlled variables
parts of the experiment that stay the same.
Independent variables
Factor that occurs as a result of the change, the part of the experiment
Prediction
A guess about what will happen in the future.
Observation
Information that one gathers using their senses (sight, smell,touch,taste and hearing)
Inference
Conclusion that you draw based on your background knowledge and evidence you’ve colltected
Quantitative
A description of an observation using number and measurements
