Science
An experimental approach to understanding the natural world
Science
A well-supported statement that combines similar experimental results to explain how a process works in natural world
Theory
The condition that is recorded in the experiment’s data table
Dependent Variable
First step of the process
Make observation
This variable is always found on the X-Axis of a graph
independent
The study of non-living objects
Physical Science
A theory that has been upheld for a long time, but can be modified to fit new observations and new data as technology improves
The single condition that is intentionally changed and manipulated by the experimenter
Independent Variable
Second step
ask a question
This variable is always found on the Y-Axis of a graph
dependent
The study of human society and social relationships
Social Science
A statement that predicts and identifies the type of data that will be collected if the hypothesis is supported
Prediction
The experimental variables that remains the same from start to finish
Controlled variable
third step
develop hypothesis
This variable always stays the same throughout the experiment
controlled
Three main branches of science
Physical, Social, Life
A statement that can be tested and explained through experiments
Hypothesis
The group in an experiment that receives the independent variable being tested
Experimental group
fourth step
test hypothesis with an experiment
This variable is the collected and resulting data
dependent
Example of Social Science
Sociology or Psychology
A statement that there is NO relationship between the specified variables, any difference in the data is simply due to error
Null Hypothesis
The group in an experiment that does not receive the independent variable
Control Group
fifth step
analyze data and draw conclusions
This variable’s unchanging state helps clarify the relationship between the other variables being tested
controlled