Inquiry Test Study Guide Flashcards
A testable prediction about a possible solution to a problem is called________________
Hypothesis
A factor that is manipulated in an experiment to change the dependent variable is the___________________
Independent variable
When conducting an experiment, what can a scientist do to make the data more reliable?
Conduct multiple trails and keep variables constant
List the steps of the scientific method in order.
- Observing and questioning
- Research background knowledge
- Form hypothesis and make predictions
- Investigate to learn more
- Analyze
- Form conclusions
- Communicate results
When a scientist applies what they learned from an investigation to make something that is useful it is called_______________________
Technology
Why is skepticism an important part of the scientific process?
Causes doubt that leads to new investigations
The process of learning more about the natural world is ________________
Science
An organized process used to gather observations and test a hypothesis is a(n)___________
Controlled experiment
A sample that is treated exactly like the other experimental groups except that the independent variable is not applied to it is a(n)_________________
Controlled group
A factor in an experiment that changes from manipulation of the independent variable is the ____________________
Dependent variable
The process of gathering information through the senses is called_______________
Observing
A factor in an experiment that can change is _______________
Variable
A factor that DOES NOT change in the experiment is a(n) ________________
Constant
Which is Qualitative or Quantitative
A. The jacket is blue
B. The height of the plant is 6cm
C. The volume on the box is 105 cubic centimeters
A. Qualitative
B. Quantitative
C. Quantitative
Factors that are measured in an experiment are the _______________
Dependent variable
