Scientific Method, Theory and Law T2 2425

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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, analysis, and conclusion.

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What is a Hypothesis?

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A statement predicting the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable, often referred to as an educated guess.

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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 or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is Analysis in the context of the Scientific Method?

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The process of comparing experimental results to the hypothesis to identify patterns or discrepancies.

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What is a Scientific Theory?

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An explanation of a natural phenomenon that has been tested and supported by a large body of evidence and accepted by the scientific community.

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What is a Scientific Law?

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A statement that describes a consistent and universal relationship observed in nature, often expressed mathematically.

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What is the purpose of asking a Question in an experiment?

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To identify the problem or phenomenon that the experiment aims to investigate.

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What is an Observation in scientific research?

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The act of noting and recording something with instruments or through the senses, which can lead to questions and hypotheses.

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What is an Experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis, involving controlled conditions to isolate the effects of the independent variable.