The scientific method Flashcards
The scientific method
The scientific method is a process of investigation in which problems are identified and their suggested explanations are tested by carrying out experiments
An observation
An observation is when something is noticed
A hypothesis
A hypothesis is an educated guess based on observations
An experiment
An experiment is designed to test a hypothesis
Data
Data consists of the measurements, observations or information gathered from experiments
A conclusion
A conclusion is a summary of the results of an experiment
A theory
A theory is a hypothesis that has been supported by many different experiments
A principle or law
A principle or law arises from a theory that has been shown to be valid when tested over a long period of time
A variable
A variable is a factor that may change in an experiment
A control
A control is used to provide a comparison (or standard) against which the actual experiment can be judged
A replicate
A replicate is a repeat of an experiment
Double-blind
Double-blind means that both the investigator and the participant are unaware of the nature of the treatment the participant receiving
Ethics
Ethics relates to whether conduct is right or wrong
