1.1 Practice of Science

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What is replication in a scientific study?

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Replication refers to repeating the experiment by different scientists to verify results.

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What is empirical evidence?

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Empirical evidence is data collected from an experiment that can be observed and measured.

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is the purpose of repeated trials in a scientific experiment?

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The main purpose of using repeated trials is to increase the reliability of the results.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is a control group?

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A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A conclusion is a summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported or not.