Unit One - The Scientific Method - Terms

Question 1

What is the formula for the Hypothesis?

Answer 1

If (IV) then (DV)

Independent Variable - Change
Dependent Variable - Measurable

Ex: If the chemicals are spilled into the river, then the fish population will decrease.

Question 2

What is the Independent Variable?

Answer 2

The factors in an experiment that can be changed

Ex: Changing the Temperature, Amount of Light, Time, Concentration of Solutions

Question 3

Definition of the Control Group (2)

Answer 3

1. The variable tested is removed from the test subject
2. Serves as a Comparison

Question 4

Definition of the Experimental Group

Answer 4

Shows the effect of the variable that is being tested

Question 5

Definition of the Dependent Variable

Answer 5

The data collected during an experiment.

Question 6

Definition of Variable

Answer 6

Something that can be changed