Experimental
A logical problem-solving process used to study living things.
Scientific Method
What is an Inference?
A logical conclusion or educated guess drawn from direct observations and prior scientific knowledge.
What is a Dependent Variable?
The condition or factor that you measure or observe in an experiment.
What is an Investigation?
A logical, orderly plan used to ask and answer questions about living things.
A question or an unresolved issue about living things that requires a scientific investigation.
Problem
What is an Observation?
The active process of gathering information about living things or natural phenomena using the senses or scientific tools.
What is an Independent Variable?
The specific factor that a scientist changes or manipulates in an experiment.
What is Quantitave Data?
A scientific field that uses math statistics, and computers to study living things.
What is an Experiment?
A controlled test or procedure used to find answers, gather facts, or check if a hypothesis is true of false.
What is a Conclusion?
The final judgment or decision made after analyzing experimental data.
What is a Responding Variable?
The condition that you measure or observe in a experiment.
What is Qualitative Data?
Non-numerical descriptive data about the physical properties, traits, or states of living organisms.
What is a Hypothesis?
A proposed testable explanation for an observation, or scientific question.
A well-tested, broad explanation for a wide range of natural observations.
What is Procedure?
A clear, step-by-step plan or set of instructions used to carry out an experiment.
What are Controlled Variables?
Any factor that is kept the same throughout an experiment.
What is the metric System?
Global standard for measurement.
What is an Experimental Group?
The test sample or group of subjects that receives the specific treatment or condition being tested.