Science practices

Front

What is the scientific method?

Back

A systematic process used for scientific investigation, including steps like asking a question, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.

Front

Which step is NOT a part of the scientific method?

Back

Form an opinion.

Front

What is a control group?

Back

A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

Front

Why do scientists use a control group?

Back

To compare a variable to and determine the effect of the treatment.

Front

What does science mean?

Back

To know; facts or principles gained by systematic study.

Front

What is an experiment?

Back

A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment.

Front

What is a hypothesis?

Back

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

Front

What is data analysis?

Back

The process of inspecting, cleaning, and modeling data to discover useful information.