Scientific Method

Question 1

Scientific Method

Answer 1

The scientific method is an organized way for scientists to answer questions and develop solutions

Steps:
1. Question
2. Research
3. Hypothesis
4. Experiment
5. Record data
6. Analyze data
7. Conclusion

Question 2

Controlled Experiment

Answer 2

An experiment that changes only one variable.

Question 3

Variable

Answer 3

Any factor that can exist in differing amounts or types

Question 4

Data

Answer 4

The information and results gathered from an experiment

Question 5

Hypothesis

Answer 5

An educated guess; a scientific prediction; a possible solution to a problem

Question 6

Experimental Group

Answer 6

The group that tests the changed factor, they experience the special treatment.

Question 7

Control Group

Answer 7

The group that remains the same; unchanged; does not experience the special treatment.
used for comparison

Question 8

Control

Answer 8

Parts of the experiment that stay the same
(control factors, or constants.)

Question 9

Independent Variable

Answer 9

Factor being intentionally changed, “I” change
(manipulated variable)
THE DIFFERENCE

Question 10

Dependent Variable

Answer 10

Factor that occurs as a result of the change, the part of the experiment that is recorded
(responding variable)
*Results or measurements

Question 11

Prediction

Answer 11

A guess about what will happen in the future.

Question 12

Observation

Answer 12

Information that one gathers using their senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing)
*fact

Question 13

Inference

Answer 13

Conclusions that you draw based on your background knowledge and evidence you’ve collected
*opinion

Question 14

Quantitative Observation

Answer 14

A description of an observation using numbers and measurements.
*numerical

Question 15

Qualitative Observation

Answer 15

A description of an observation using words only.
*description