scientific method vocab

Question 1

Scientific Method

Answer 1

a method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data are gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.

Question 2

observe

Answer 2

the act of noting and recording something with instruments.

Question 3

hypothesis

Answer 3

a tentative explanation for an observation or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation.

Question 4

experiment

Answer 4

a test under controlled conditions that is made to demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

Question 5

independent variables

Answer 5

variable whose value is being altered to bring a change in some condition

Question 6

conclusion

Answer 6

a position reached after consideration of data obtained from an experiment

Question 7

dependent variable

Answer 7

the observed variable in an experiment or study whose changes are determined by the presence or degree of one or more independent variables

Question 8

controlled variable

Answer 8

a sample in which a factor whose effect is being estimated is absent or is held constant, in order to provide a comparison.