Scientific Method Notes

Question 1

Scientific Method

Answer 1

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)

Question 2

Controlled Experiment

Answer 2

An experiment that changes only one variable.

Question 3

Variable

Answer 3

Any factor that can exist in differing amounts or types

Question 4

Data

Answer 4

The information and results gathered from an experiment

Question 5

Hypothesis

Answer 5

An educated guess, a scientific prediction, a possible solution to a problem

Question 6

Experimental
Group

Answer 6

The group that tests the changed factor, they experience the new treatment.

Question 7

Control Group

Answer 7

The group that remains the same, unchanged, does not experience the new treatment.
used for comparison

Question 8

Control

Answer 8

Parts of the experiment that stay the same
(control variables, control factors, or constants.)

Question 9

Independent
Variable

Answer 9

Factor being intentionally changed, “I” change
(experimental variable or manipulated variable)
THE DIFFERENCE

Question 10

Dependent
Variable

Answer 10

Factor that occurs as a result of the change, the part of the experiment that is recorded
(responding variable)
*Results or measurements

Question 11

Prediction

Answer 11

A guess about what w

Question 12

Observation

Answer 12

Information that one gathers using their senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing)
*fact

Question 13

Inference

Answer 13

Conclusions that you draw based on your background knowledge and evidence you’ve collected
*opinion

Question 14

Quantitative
Observation

Answer 14

A description of an observation using numbers and measurements.
*numerical

Question 15

Qualitative
Observation

Answer 15

A description of an observation using words only.
*description