Scientific methods Flashcards
What does Scientific Methods mean
A series of steps followed to solve problems
What is an Hypothesis
an explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested
What is Controlled Experiment
an experiment that tests only one factor at a time by using a comparison of a control group with an experimental group
What is variable
a factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypothesis
What is control group
is defined as the group in an experiment or study that does not receive treatment by the researchers and is then used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do
What is Experimental group
is a group that receives a treatment in the experiment
Step 1
Ask a question
Step 2
Make a hypothesis
Step 3
Conduct an experiment
Step 4
Collect Data
Step 5
Analyze information
Step 6
Report results
Measures length
Meter
Measures liquids
Liters
Mass is the measure of
Grams