Scientific Methods Vocab Flashcards
To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelatedness.
Analyze
A feature, quality, property, or trait of an object or organism.
Characteristic
To arrange in a specific order or group by categories based on similarities.
Classify
A statement that tells what an investigation showed, based on observations and data.
Conclusion
A group in a scientific experiment that serves as a reference for comparison to the experimental group;
a group that is untreated by the factor being tested.
Control Group
Measurements (quantitative) or observations (qualitative) collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation.
Data
A scientific test or procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific
question.
Experiment
A scientific test or procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific
question.
Experiment
An explanation based on evidence that is not directly observed, a logical explanation.
Inference
An organized scientific study of the natural world that may include making systematic observations,
asking questions, gathering information, analyzing data, summarizing results, drawing conclusions,
and/or communicating results.
Investigation
Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments.
Observation
To state what one thinks will happen under certain conditions based on data or observation.
Predict
A question that can be answered by researching facts. must be objective, testable, able to be proven true repeatedly.
Researchable
The use of scientific knowledge and processes to solve practical problems.
Technology
A question that can be answered through an experiment or observation.
Testable
Multiple sets of measurements or observations in a scientific investigation.
Trials
A term used to describe the certainty of data or results of an investigation or experiment.
Valid
An event, condition, or factor that can be changed or controlled in order to study or test a hypothesis in
Variable
a way of understanding the world around us
Science
an idea or theory that is based on some evidence or observation, but has not yet been proven
Hypothesis
a systematic way of doing something
Method
processes that scientists use to explore and find answers to their questions
Scientific Methods or Procedures
studying resources to learn facts and form conclusions
Research
a statement or claim that is genuine, true or justifiable
Legitimate (Legit)
