Unit 1 Review

A well supported explanation of nature

• law
• theory
• empirical evidence
• experiment

All the measurements and data scientists gather in support of a scientific explanation.

• law
• theory
• empirical evidence
• experiment

Describes the way the world works.

• law
• theory
• empirical evidence
• experiment

A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation.

• experiment
• observation
• hypothesis
• science

An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.

• experiment
• observation
• hypothesis
• science

The process of obtaining information by using the senses.

• experiment
• observation
• hypothesis
• science

Test variable.  This is the ONE variable that you change on purpose.

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• science
• constant

The process of observing, studying, and thinking about the world around you.

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• science
• constant

Variable that DOES NOT change in an experiment.

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• science
• constant

Outcome variable.  This is the variable that you measure.

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• science
• constant