Section 1 - Scientific Investigation

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Quantitative Data

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically, such as volume (e.g., 5 mL, 7 mL).

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Control Group

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, used for comparison.

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Scientific Question

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A question that can be answered through scientific investigation, typically involving measurable variables.

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Observation

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The act of collecting data using the five senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

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Hypothesis

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A tentative and testable explanation for an observation, often framed as an 'IF..THEN' statement.

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Independent Variable

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

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Dependent Variable

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The variable that is measured in an experiment; it is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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Inference

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A conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge, not directly observed.

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Constants

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Factors in an experiment that are kept the same to ensure that the test results are valid.

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Qualitative Data

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