Scientific Method and Ch 1 Savass

A scientist's opinion is NOT a _____ source of information to use in a scientific investigation.

• non valid

• valid

• incorrect

A testable prediction, a statement of what you think will happen during an investigation?

hint: if, then, because

A factor that can change in an experiment is

• experiment

• variable

• control group

• procedures

A standard against which change is measured

• experiment

• variable

• control group

• hypothesis

The step-by-step instructions for completing a task are

• procedures

• variable

• control group

• hypothesis

A scientific method undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis,

or demonstrate a known fact is

• experiment

• variable

• control group

• hypothesis

Information from which a conclusion can be drawn or a prediction can be made is

• hypothesis

• research

• data

A conclusion based on observation.

Facts that make you believe that something is true is

• hypothesis

• variable

• evidence

• procedures

The ability to consistently repeat a measurement is

hint ( close together)

• precision

• accuracy

• target

• always

The ability to make a measurement that is as close to a known measurement is

hint ( bullseye)

• precision

• accuracy