unit 1 exp desighn AZC Flashcards
bias
when some one is in favor of something without any good facts.
theory
a system of ideas intended to explain something
testable question
ones which can be answered through experimental inquiry and observation of the natural world.
non-testable question
Questions that cannot be answered by direct observation or by evidence gathered through experimental inquiries
Quantitative
relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality.
Qualitative
relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity.
Trials
a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
Observation
the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information.
Empirical evidence
the information obtained through observation and documentation of certain behavior and patterns or through an experiment
Data
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
Model in science
a representation of a phenomenon, object, structure, or system.
Analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Prototype
a first, typical or preliminary model of something, especially a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied.
Hypothesis
a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Variable
not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.
Procedure
an established or official way of doing something.
Precision
the quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.
Accuracy
the quality or state of being correct or precise.