The Scientific Method

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

A testable prediction, often implied by a theory

Question 2

Synthesize

Answer 2

Combining or bringing together two or more elements to produce something more complex

Question 3

Controlled experiment

Answer 3

An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time

Question 4

Metric system

Answer 4

The decimal measuring system based on the meter, liter, and gram as units of length, capacity, and weight or mass

Question 5

Reliable source

Answer 5

A source well-supported by verifiable facts. A credible organization or agency.

Question 6

Inquiry

Answer 6

The search for information and explanation, often focusing on specific questions

Question 7

Examples of a physical model

Answer 7

Protoypes and appearance models

Question 8

Constant

Answer 8

Something that stays the same in an experiment from one trial to the next

Question 9

Quantitative data

Answer 9

Numerical data

Question 10

Causation

Answer 10

A cause and effect relationship in which one variable controls the changes in another variable

Question 11

US Customary Measurement System

Answer 11

System of measurement used in the United States. Also referred to as the imperial or English system. Units include: yard, pound, gallon, etc.

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Interdisciplinary

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Covering more than one area or study. Multiple branches of science knowledge covered in a course

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Bar graph

Answer 13

A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items

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Independent variable

Answer 14

The experimental factor that is maniputaled; the variable whose effect is being studied

Question 15

What is an example of causation?

Answer 15

Spending more time causes the battery of your phone to decrease

Question 16

Correlation

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A measure of the extent to which two factors vary together, and thus of how well each factor predicts the other

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Dependent variable

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The measureable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested

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Conceptual model

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A verbal or graphical explanation for how a system works or is organized

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Control group

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In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment; contrasts with the experimental group and serves as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment

Question 20

Scatter Plot Graph

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A graph of plotted points that show the relationship between two sets of data that do not depend on each other where the line is not connected

Question 21

Qualititative data

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Information describing color, odor, shape, or some other physical characteristic

Question 22

What is an example of correlation?

Answer 22

Age and Height. As you age, you get taller

Question 23

Scientific theory

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A well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations

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Physical model

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A physical representation of an object

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Pseudoscience

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A fake or false science that makes claims based on little or no scientific evidence

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Pie chart

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Used to show parts of a whole (percentages) or categories of data

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Analysis

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A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

Question 28

Unreliable sources

Answer 28

• Wikipedia
  1) website is poorly made - has grammar or spelling errors 2) if they are selling things - adds/popups 3) About Us is Vague - who is paying for it 3) If it is Wikipedia or if it is made public so anyone can edit/add 4) Has no author/no dice with the exception of editorials 5) if it has personal opinions

Question 29

Scientific law

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A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions

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Mathematical model

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One or more equations that represent the way a system or process works

Question 31

Line graph

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A graph that uses line segments to show changes that occur over time

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Conclusion

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A summary based on evidence or facts

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Inference/Infer

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To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented

Question 34

Scientific belief