Scientific Method

Front

What is the scientific method?

Back

A systematic process used to answer questions through observation and experimentation.

Front

What is quantitative data?

Back

Data that can be measured and expressed numerically, such as height, weight, or length.

Front

What is qualitative data?

Back

Data that describes characteristics or qualities that cannot be measured numerically, such as color or scent.

Front

What is the first step of the scientific method?

Back

Asking a question.

Front

What is a hypothesis?

Back

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

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

The variable that is measured in an experiment; it responds to changes in the independent variable.

Front

What are constants in an experiment?

Back

Factors that remain the same throughout the experiment to ensure that the results are valid.

Front

What is the purpose of conducting an experiment?

Back

To test a hypothesis and gather data to support or refute it.

Front

What is analysis in the scientific method?

Back

The process of examining data collected during an experiment to draw conclusions.