Vocab 1
Define Hypothesis
It is like a prediction but its written in a if, then format.
How many types of observations are there?
2
Will everybody always agree with your results?
No
How many steps are in the Scientific Method?
6
Define Observation
When you notice something
Define Experiment
A procedure or operation carried out under controlled conditions
What can data be shown as?
Graphs and Charts
How is data usually presented?
In a bar graph form
What is the Scientific Method
The process scientists follow to solve a problem or answer a question
Define Constant
It's what doesn't change during an experiment
Define Qualitative
Describing something using words.
How many times should a experiment be done?
Minimum numbers of times is 3
What are "trends in data"?
A pattern within the results/data
What do you do if your hypothesis is rejected?
Change your hypothesis and try again
Define Independent Variable
The part of the experiment that the scientist has control over
Define Quantitative
Describing something in numbers (counting or measuring)
Name the steps in the Scientific Method
Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, and Conclusion
Is a hypothesis always right? Why?
No, because it's just a estimated guess/prediction
Which senses are used to make observations?
The main 5 senses. Sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch (only when it's safe to do so)
Define Dependent Variable
The reaction to the independent variable
Define Inference
Conclusions based on evidence and reasoning.
Why do we have control groups?
To have something to compare to.
Are constants important in an experiment?
Yes because then it is in controlled conditions and has only one thing changed
Is a prediction and inference the same thing? Why?
No, because inferences are based on evidence and reasoning while predictions are a guess
Define Control Group
The group in the experiment that does not recieve the treatment/experiment