The Scientific Method

Question 1

Scientific Method

Answer 1

Investigative technique used to form theories/principles that add to our knowledge of the world we live in.

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

Educated guess (to explain an observation)

Question 3

Theory

Answer 3

A hypothesis that has been proven over and over again.

Question 4

Principle

Answer 4

A theory that has been supported over and over again

Question 5

Data

Answer 5

Information and measurements collected during an investigation

Question 6

Replicate

Answer 6

Repeating an investigation to see if anything changes - more accurate

Question 7

Variables

Answer 7

A factor that can change during an investigation

Question 8

Constant

Answer 8

The features of an investigation that remain FIXED

Question 9

Fair Test

Answer 9

All the variables remain fixed / kept constant except for the one being investigated.

Question 10

Control

Answer 10

An element that remain unchanged for comparison.

Question 11

Published Data

Answer 11

In scientific journals/online

Question 12

Double Blind Test

Answer 12

Neither the investigator nor the test group know who receives which treatment or control.

Question 13

Sample Size

Answer 13

Number of organisms involved in a trial

Question 14

Random Selection

Answer 14

Organisms chosen in a fair manner to eliminate bias, representing a wide range of factors.

Question 15

Blind Test

Answer 15

The test group does not know who receives which treatment

Question 16

Placebo

Answer 16

A substance designed for trials to eliminate bias, designed to have no effect.