the scientific method

Question 1

the steps of the scientific method

Answer 1

Ask a Question.
Do Background Research.
Construct a Hypothesis.
Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment.
Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion.
Communicate Your Results.

Question 2

hypothesis

Answer 2

something you predict is going to happen

Question 3

independent variable

Answer 3

a variable that does not depend on that or another

Question 4

dependent variable

Answer 4

a dependant variable is what you measure in the experiment and during the experiment

Question 5

extraneous variable

Answer 5

a extraneous variable is a variable that influence the relationship that is examine

Question 6

control group

Answer 6

the group in an experiment or study that does not receive treatment by the researchers

Question 7

experimental group

Answer 7

the group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested.

Question 8

random sampling

Answer 8

a method of sampling from a statistical population in such a way that every possible sample

Question 9

stratified sampling

Answer 9

Stratified sampling refers to a type of sampling method

Question 10

participants

Answer 10

a person who takes part is something

Question 11

sample

Answer 11

takes a sample or samples for analysis

Question 12

population

Answer 12

all the inhabitants of a particular place

Question 13

qualitative data

Answer 13

information thats can’t actually be measured

Question 14

quantitative data

Answer 14

softness of your skin, something that can’t be measured

Question 15

mediam

Answer 15

its the middle number, they have to be in numeral order first

Question 16

mode

Answer 16

is the value that occurs the most

Question 17

overt and covert behaviour

Answer 17

Overt behaviors are those which are directly observable, such as talking, running, scratching or blinking. Covert behaviors are those which go on inside the skin.