0. The Scientific Method Flashcards
(23 cards)
hypothesis
a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
experiment
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
control
a standard against which other conditions can be compared
model
a hypthetical description of a complex entity or process
graph
a visual representation of the relations between quantities
accurarcy
the quality of being near to the true value
assumption
a hypothesis that is taken for granted
procedure
a process involved in a particular form of work
observation
the act of making and recording a measurement
inference
a conclusion you can draw based on known evidence
method
a way of doing something, especially a systemic way
framework
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
data
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
prediction
a statement made about the future
quantitative
expressible as an amount that can be measured
qualitative
involving distinguishing attributes
bias
a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
constant
a quantity that does not vary
variable
a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
chart
a visual display of data or information
trend
a general direction in which something tends to move
empirical
derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
evidence
knowledge on which to base belief
