Unit 1 List 2 EP Graphing

Question 1

claim

Answer 1

state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Question 2

constant

Answer 2

occurring continuously over a period of time.

Question 3

evidence

Answer 3

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Question 4

Experimental bias

Answer 4

the unintentional influence of the experimenter’s expectations, beliefs, or preconceived notions on the outcome of a study or research experiment.

Question 5

Experimental control

Answer 5

a scientific test done under controlled conditions, meaning that just one (or a few) factors are changed at a time, while all others are kept constant.

Question 6

Experimental procedure

Answer 6

the manner in which an experiment is carried out

Question 7

Hypothesis

Answer 7

a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation

Question 8

Manipulated variable

Answer 8

a factor that is purposefully and specifically changed by the experimenter

Question 9

Qualitative data

Answer 9

measures of values or counts and are expressed as numbers

Question 10

reason

Answer 10

a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

Question 11

Responding variable

Answer 11

the factor that is measured by the scientist as a result of the effects of the manipulated variable

Question 12

Scientific question

Answer 12

one where an investigation can be designed and completed to find out the answer without having to do multiple, entirely different investigations to get there