Scientific Method/Experimental Design Flashcards

Front

Scientific Method

Back

A logical and systematic approach to solving a scientific problem.

Front

Hypothesis

Back

A testable prediction; an educated guess about the outcome of an experiment.

Front

Experiment

Back

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Front

Manipulated variable

Back

The variable that is deliberately changed.

Front

Responding variable

Back

The factor in an experiment that a scientist wants to observe, which may change in response to the manipulated variable.

Front

Controlled variable (constant)

Back

A variable in an investigation or experiment that is kept constant

Front

Control group

Back

The group that does not receive the experimental treatment.

Front

Experimental Group

Back

The group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested.

Front

Observation

Back

Information obtained through the senses.

Front

Qualitative data

Back

Information describing color, odor, shape, or other physical characteristics