Scientific Process

Question 1

Hypotheses

Answer 1

Hypothesis a possible explanation for what has been observed. Might be wrong or right

Question 2

Predictions

Answer 2

Scientists use hypothesis to make predictions.

Question 3

Testing Hypotheses

Answer 3

Other scientists will make predictions to test the hypothesis. They will also try to reproduce the experiment.

Question 4

Theories

Answer 4

Accepted hypotheses are referred to as theories.

Question 5

Data

Answer 5

Data from small sample size, is not as effective as data from big sample sizes. Plus the small sample size should have as many of the variations as possible

Question 6

Valid

Answer 6

Valid data means that the data needs to answer the original question

Question 7

Scientific developments

Answer 7

These can have an effect on 
Economic issues
Social issues
Environmental issues 
Ethical issues

Question 8

Data sets

Answer 8

Should be spread out not close to the mean.

Question 9

Types of errors

Answer 9

Random errors and systematic errors, systematic is the same errero made every time.

Question 10

Anomalous

Answer 10

When a result doesn’t fit in with the rest of the results.

Question 11

How do you get good quality results

Answer 11

Experiments must be repeatable, reproducible, accurate and precise.

Question 12

Errors

Answer 12

Errors can be random and or systematic errors, these are errors that occur on every time.

Question 13

If an error occurs because your equipment is not Zeroed properly.

Answer 13

This is called zero error.