Scientific Method

Front

What is the scientific method?

Back

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

Front

What is a hypothesis?

Back

A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

Front

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

Back

False

Front

What is involved in testing a hypothesis?

Back

An experiment.

Front

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

Back

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

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

The variable that is measured in an experiment.

Front

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

Back

To provide a baseline for comparison with the experimental group.

Front

What is data collection?

Back

The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

Front

What is an observation in the scientific method?

Back

The act of noting and recording something with instruments or the senses.

Front

What is a theory?

Back

A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.