Nature of Science Pre-test

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What is Qualitative Data?

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Qualitative Data refers to descriptive information that can be observed but not measured. It often includes characteristics or qualities, such as color, texture, or appearance.

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What is Quantitative Data?

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Quantitative Data refers to numerical information that can be measured and counted. It includes data that can be expressed in numbers, such as height, weight, or temperature.

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What is a Control in an Experiment?

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A Control is a standard against which the results of an experiment are compared. It is the group that does not receive the experimental treatment.

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What is an Independent Variable?

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An Independent Variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a Dependent Variable?

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A Dependent Variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment. It is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is a Hypothesis?

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A Hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables. It is often stated in an 'if-then' format.

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What is Empirical Evidence?

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Empirical Evidence is the data collected through observation and experimentation. It is used to support or refute a hypothesis.

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What is the Scientific Method?

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The Scientific Method is a systematic process used for scientific investigation, which includes making observations, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions.

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What is an Experiment?

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An Experiment is a procedure carried out to test a hypothesis. It involves manipulating one variable to see the effect on another variable.

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What is Data Collection?

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Data Collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest in a systematic way.