The Scientific Method

Question 1

Scientific method

Answer 1

A process of investigation where problems are identified and there explanations are tested by carrying out experiments

Question 2

Observation

Answer 2

And unbiased accurate report of an event

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

An educated guess based on an observation

Question 4

Experiment

Answer 4

Designed to test the hypothesis

Question 5

Data

Answer 5

The collection of observations and results

Question 6

Replicate

Answer 6

A repeat of an experiment

Question 7

Control

Answer 7

Used to compare the results of an experiment

Question 8

Theory

Answer 8

A hypothesis that has been supported by different experiments

Question 9

Principal/law

Answer 9

A theory that has shown to be valid against long-term testing

Question 10

Ethics

Answer 10

Refers to whether issues are right or wrong

Question 11

Double blind test

Answer 11

Neither the experimenter nor the test group know the treatment that is being given

Question 12

Random selection

Answer 12

Choose and without a method or conscious choice

Question 13

Placebo

Answer 13

A substance used as a control in an experiment