Definiton
Vocabulary word
Definition
Vocabulary Word
Misc
100
To notice what occurs
Observe
100
Scientific Method
Conducting research which includes steps of identifying a problem, gathering data, forming and testing hypothesis, and drawing a conclusion.
100
Variable that is manipulated and graphed on the x-axis.
Independent Variable
100
Bias
Something that can change or influence the results of an experiment.
100
Explain the difference between scientific theory and scientific law.
A theory is an explanation for what has been shown many times. A scientific law is a relationship in nature that has been proved many times and there are no exceptions.
200
A test or trial performed in order to discover something.
Experiment
200
Hypothesis
A testable educated guess written in "If / Then" format
200
The result or outcome of something based on the data.
Conclusion
200
Dependent Variable
Variable that responds and is graphed on the y-axis .
200
What is the difference between Hypothesis and Prediction?
The hypothesis is an educated, testable guess in science. A prediction uses observable phenomena to make a future projection
300
The inquiry or problem relating to a topic that can be answered
Question
300
Procedure
A sequence of sentences involved in performing an experiment.
300
Following rules of being fair and honest.
Scientific Ethics
300
Analyze
To explain or give meaning.
300
Science is the investigation and exploration of the natural world based on opinions and guesses.
False
400
To conduct an investigation into current information.
Research
400
Control Group
Part of an experiment used to compare to experimental results.
400
A single explanation that connects a large set of related observations or results from experiments.
Scientific Theory
400
Scientific Law
A rule of nature that describes what scientists suppose will happen every time when conditions are the same.
400
What are the steps of the scientific method?
500
To write accurate information about what occurs doing an experiment.
Record Data
500
Constants
Parts of an experiment that remain the same.
500
Any type of data that may either agree or disagree with a prediction, so it may either support or disprove a hypothesis.
Evidence
500
Prediction
A statement that tells what will happen under certain conditions
500
You could test your hypothesis by writing a conclusion
False