Scientific Investigation--Mrs. Cox Biology, Test 1, 2020

Front

A hypothesis must be ____________________.

Back

Testable

Front

Parts of an experiment that are NOT changed are called ____________________.

Back

Constants/controlled variables

Front

Which of these is qualitative data? The ladybug is red with black spots. The plant grew 3 cm. The frog weighs 275 grams. None of these are qualitative.

Back

The ladybug is red with black spots.

Front

A statement of fact that describes an action; general refers to universal truths (gravity, motion, etc.) is called a ____________________.

Back

Law

Front

The variable that is measured/observed by the scientist; provides data is called the ____________________.

Back

Dependent variable

Front

The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment is called the ____________________.

Back

Independent variable

Front

The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment is called the ____________________.

Back

Control group

Front

The process of making observations and drawing conclusions based on evidence is known as ____________________.

Back

Scientific investigation

Front

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, based on limited evidence, is called a ____________________.

Back

Hypothesis

Front

Data that can be measured and expressed numerically is known as ____________________ data.

Back

Quantitative data