Scientific Method (Observations, Inferences and Variables)

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an Observation?

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The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

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What is an Inference?

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A logical interpretation or conclusion drawn from observations.

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What is a Variable?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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What is an Independent Variable?

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

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What is a Dependent Variable?

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The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment; it depends on the independent variable.

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What is a Constant in an experiment?

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

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What is a Hypothesis?

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

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What is the purpose of a Control Group?

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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 the difference between Qualitative and Quantitative data?

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Qualitative data is descriptive and involves characteristics, while quantitative data is numerical and can be measured.