Vocab
Information obtained through the senses.
Observation
Manipulated Variable
Independent Variable
1st step
Ask a question/develop a question/Write a question
The group being tested
Experimental group
This is an ______,______ statement
If,Then
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning of an observation
Inference
Makes your experiment valid.
Validity
2nd step
Develop a hypothesis
The group who keeps all its variables constant
Control Group
A hypothesis is__________.
Testable
Constant
The group being tested
Experimental group
3rd step
Controlled experiment/Testing
Another part of a controlled experiment
Variables
A hypothesis is often referred to as an________________ guess?
educated
Information describing color, order, and other physical characteristics.
Qualitative Data
Used as a comparison in an experimental group, remains the same
Control group
4 step
Analyze results/collect data
Constants
Smoking cigarettes has shown to increase your chances of lung cancer.
If you smoke cigarettes, then your chances of lung cancer are higher.
Responding Variable
Definition of Spontaneous Generation
the supposed production of living organisms from nonliving matter, as inferred from the apparent appearance of life in some supposedly sterile environments
5 step
Form a conclusion
True or False
A controlled experiment is a important part of testing a hypothesis.
True
An experiment was being carried out to test if Coke is better than Pepsi. Many volunteers were given a year supply of Coke and Pepsi. After a year, scientist reached back out to these volunteers to see their results. (What is the question being asked?)
Is coke better than pepsi?