Scientific Method

Question 1

problem statement

Answer 1

(1) observation & identification of the problem

Question 2

identification of the variables

Answer 2

(2) information gathering

Question 3

variable that does not change throughout the experiment

Answer 3

constant

Question 4

variable manipulated by the scientist

Answer 4

independent

Question 5

variable that changes upon the manipulation of the independent variable

Answer 5

dependent

Question 6

untouched variable used as comparison to see the effects of the environment

Answer 6

controlled

Question 7

process of creating an idea that is not yet proven but leads to further discussion

Answer 7

(3) formulation of hypothesis

Question 8

hypothesis which the researcher tries to disprove, reject or nullify the idea

Answer 8

null hypothesis

Question 9

hypothesis that show that sample observations are influenced by a non-random cause & supports the idea

Answer 9

alternative hypothesis

Question 10

experimentation

Answer 10

(4) hypothesis testing

Question 11

process of analysing the data recovered from the experiment

Answer 11

(5) data gathering & analysis of results

Question 12

data in which the situations are described (qualitative data)

Answer 12

descriptive data

Question 13

data in which there is emphasis on objective measurements and numerical analysis of data (quantitative data)

Answer 13

numerical data

Question 14

summary of results & addressing the statement of the problem and hypothesis

Answer 14

(6) formulating conclusion