The Scientific Method Flashcards
Biology
Biology is the study of living things
The Scientific Method
The scientific method is a process of investigation in which problems are identified and their suggested explanations are tested by carrying out experiments
Observation
An observation is when something is noticed
Hypothesis
A hypothesis is an educated guess based on observations
Experiment
An experiment is designed to test a hypothesis
Or
An experiment is a test for a hypothesis
Data
Data consists of the measurements, observations or information gathered from experiments
Conclusion
A conclusion is a summary of the results of an experiment
Theory
A theory is a hypothesis that has been supported by many different experiments
Principle/Law
A principle or law arises from a theory that has been shown to be valid when fully tested over a long period of time
Variable
A variable is a factor that may change in an experiment
Control
A control is used to provide a comparison (or standard) against which the actual experiment can be judged
Replicate
A replicate is a repeat of an experiment
Double Blind
Double blind means that both the investigator and the participant are unaware of the nature of the treatment the participant is receiving
Ethics
Ethics relates to whether conduct is right or wrong
