Scientific Methods Flashcards
Independent variable
What is being changed and tested
Dependent variable
Affected by the change
Constant
Are what remain the same for each trial or group
Control group
Contains no variable
Hypothesis
Educated statement
Scientific model
A representation of something
Law
Naturally occurred phenomenon in the world (gravity)
Theory
An explanation that ties together hypothesis
6 steps to the scientific method
State question, make observation, form hypothesis, test hypothesis, analyze results, draw conclusions
Why do scientists use scientific methods?
Ways scientists Answer questions and solve problems.
What must a good hypothesis be
A good hypothesis must be testable, and if then format
Physical model
Globe and a toy plane
Mathematical model
Pie graph and weather
K
Kilograms
Hecto
Hectograms