The Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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The Scientific Method is 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 hypothesis is a testable statement predicting the relationship between variables, often formulated as 'if...then...'.

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What is an independent variable?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to observe its effects.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by the independent variable.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A control is a standard for comparison in an experiment, which remains constant while other variables are changed.

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What does it mean for science to be an ongoing process?

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It means that scientific knowledge is continually updated and refined as new evidence and discoveries are made.

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What are the key components of a well-structured hypothesis?

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A well-structured hypothesis includes an independent variable, a dependent variable, and is often framed as 'if...then...'.

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Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?

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A control group helps to isolate the effects of the independent variable by providing a baseline for comparison.

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What is the purpose of conducting experiments in the Scientific Method?

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Experiments are conducted to test hypotheses and gather data to support or refute scientific claims.

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What is the role of observation in the Scientific Method?

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Observation is the initial step in the Scientific Method, where scientists gather information and identify phenomena to study.