The Nature Of Science Of Nature

Question 0

This is sometimes called the “responding variable”, this is usually the variable that is measured.

Answer 0

Dependent variable

Question 1

This is the variable that the experimenter can choose

Answer 1

Independent variable

Question 2

The results of an experiment ( may be numerical or descriptive)

Answer 2

Data

Question 3

Data that is in the form of a description that is NOT numerical (ex. hairy, tall, ugly, etc.)

Answer 3

Qualitative data

Question 4

Data that is in the form of a number (54 inches, 28 people, 92% average)

Answer 4

Quantitative data

Question 5

A standard of comparison

Answer 5

Control

Question 6

Parts of the experiment that are the same for both the experimental group and the control group

Answer 6

Constant

Question 7

Steps scientists use to answer questions

Answer 7

Scientific method

Question 8

a pill that contains no medication (a fake pill)

Answer 8

Placebo

Question 9

An explanation of natural phenomenon supported by a large body of scientific evidence (why something happens)

Answer 9

Theory

Question 10

Usually an if / then statement about natural observable phenomenon (what happens)

Answer 10

Law

Question 11

An educated guess that is testable (by an experiment)

Answer 11

Hypothesis

Question 12

Where the independent variable is graphed (horizontal)

Answer 12

X-axis

Question 13

Where the dependent variable is graphed (vertical)

Answer 13

Y-axis