Scientific Method Crash Course Flashcard

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through experimentation or observation.

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What is the role of peer review in the scientific method?

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Peer review plays a critical role in the scientific method by ensuring the quality and validity of research through evaluation by other experts in the field before it is published or accepted for funding.

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What is the purpose of the scientific method?

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The purpose of the scientific method is to systematically investigate, experiment, and analyze phenomena in order to understand and explain the natural world.

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What is the difference between correlation and causation?

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Correlation is a relationship between two variables, while causation implies that one variable causes the other.

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What are the limitations of the scientific method?

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The limitations of the scientific method include its reliance on empirical evidence, potential for bias, and inability to address certain types of questions such as ethical or moral issues.

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What is empirical evidence?

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Empirical evidence is information acquired by observation or experimentation that is used to validate or refute a hypothesis.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a controlled procedure carried out to discover, test, or demonstrate a fact or general truth.

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What is a variable in scientific research?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.

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What is a control group?

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A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has stood up to repeated testing.