Sci Method and Cells Unit Assessment Study Guide

A question that can only be answered by performing an investigation.

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Question

• Science

The factor in an experiment that is measured as data.

• Independent Variable

• Controlled Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Observation

The factor in an experiment that is changed by the investigator.

• Independent Variable

• Controlled Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Observation

The factor in an experiment that kept the same so it does not affect the outcome.

• Independent Variable

• Controlled Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Observation

A possible explanation for a scientific question that can be tested by an investigation.

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion Statement

• Inference

• Analysis Statement

Data that is based on non-number (no numbers or measurements) observations

• Quantitative Data

• Qualitative Data

Data that is based on a number in the form of an amount of measurement.

• Quantitative Data

• Qualitative Data

The process of using observations to draw a conclusion about an occurrence that was not witnessed.

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion Statement

• Variable

• Inference

A close look at data to determine the answer to a scientific question.

• Analysis Statement

• Inference

• Observation

• Conclusion Statement

A statement that tells whether or not the data support the hypothesis.

• Analysis Statement

• Conclusion Statement

• Inference

• Variable