Chapter 1 Study Guide

Question 1

What is the difference between qualitive and quantitative observations? Give an example of each.

Answer 1

Quantative: There are 14 windows and 30 chairs (involve measurements & numbers)
Qualitative: The chairs in this room are blue ( do not involve measurements & numbers)

Question 2

What is an inference?

Answer 2

conclusions made from observations that try to explain those observations

Question 3

What is a scientific method?

Answer 3

series of steps

Question 4

What are the six steps of scientific method?

Answer 4

observations, questions, hypothesis, experiments, data, conclusions

Question 5

What is a hypothesis?

Answer 5

explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for extra explanation

Question 6

What is the difference between a control and an experimental group?

Answer 6

control: standard group for comparison
experimental: test if all conditions are kept the same except the variable

Question 7

Why is control group important in an experiment?

Answer 7

They do not get exposed to the experiment/organization

Question 8

What is an independent variable?

Answer 8

factor that can be adjusted by the experimenter, stands on its own

Question 9

What is a dependent variable?

Answer 9

depends on independent factor, may change based on other variables