Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is a dependent variable?

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

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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What does it mean for a scientific theory to be widely accepted?

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It means the theory has been extensively tested and supported by a large body of evidence from multiple experiments.

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Why is replication important in scientific experiments?

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Replication ensures that results are consistent and reliable, confirming the validity of the findings.

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What is the role of data in the scientific method?

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Data is collected during experiments to support or refute a hypothesis and to draw conclusions.

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What is a scientific conclusion?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, indicating whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is peer review?

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A process where other scientists evaluate a study before it is published to ensure its validity and reliability.