scientific practices

Question 1

The scientific method

Answer 1

Is a step by step approach to answering or solving a problem

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

A proposed explanation for an observation. A hypothesis must be testable and falsifiable

Question 3

predication

Answer 3

the outcome you would expect to observe if the hypothesis is correct. A prediction is often written as an if…. then… statement.

Question 4

what is a variable?

Answer 4

any factor or condition that can be changed in an experiment. An experiment should have one independent variable

Question 5

independent variable

Answer 5

the factor that is changed in an experiment

Question 6

dependent variable

Answer 6

the variable that is recorded or measured during an experiment.

Question 7

controlled variables

Answer 7

all other factors in an experiment that must be kept constant

Question 8

Qualitative data

Answer 8

the observations that are recorded using our senses, e.g colour change

Question 9

Quantitive data