Scientific Methodology
What do scientists make before forming a hypothesis?
What are observations?
This attitude involves a scientist’s desire to explore the unknown and ask questions about the world.
What is curiosity?
All living things are made of this substance, which carries genetic information.
What is DNA?
What is the process of testing a hypothesis by conducting a controlled investigation?
What is an experiment?
What is the factor that is observed and measured in an experiment?
What is the dependent variable?
A good scientist must be creative, especially when doing what?
What is designing experiments?
What process refers to all the chemical reactions that occur in an organism to maintain life?
What is metabolism?
Group B in Michael’s grandmother’s headache medication experiment is receiving a placebo. What is Group B?
What is the control group?
This group in an experiment does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.
What is the control group?
This attitude requires a scientist to accept new ideas, even if it means changing their mind based on the evidence.
What is open-mindedness?
Living organisms maintain stable internal conditions. What is this process called?
What is homeostasis?
Camille sees her plant’s leaves are drooping and decides it needs water. What scientific process did she use?
What is making an inference?
Dr. Smith favors one research paper over another because he knows the author of one. This may indicate what?
What is bias?
A scientist’s ability to evaluate data critically and question results reflects which attitude?
What is skepticism?
Aisha feels thirsty after her run. This is an example of her body maintaining what?
What is homeostasis?
Chloe is testing whether rooting hormone helps shrub cuttings grow. What should her hypothesis be?
What is "If shrub cuttings are dipped in rooting hormone, then they will grow roots faster than those without it"?
What is the correct format for writing a hypothesis?
What is "If (independent variable), then (dependent variable) will happen"?
A scientist must rely on solid facts, remain aware of personal bias, and use what to guide their decisions?
What is evidence?
Living organisms can respond to external signals, or what?
What are stimuli?
In an experiment, the factor that is deliberately changed to test its effect is called what?
What is the independent variable?