Scientific method

What is a hypothesis?

• A fact in science

• A suggested testable explanation

• a type of experiment

What are two steps that could be added to the scientific method?

• Research and Prediction

• Research and Conclusion 

• Research and Hypothesis

Counting the number of barnacles on a boat would be what type of data?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

Describing the types of barnacles would be what kind of data?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

What type of data is identifying where the barnacle is found on the boat? (Quantitative or qualitative). Why?

Is the statement "barnacles are found on the bottom of the boat" an observation or inference?

• Observation

• Inference

Is the statement "barnacles are found on the bottom of boats because they don't like the cold air on top of the boat" an observation or inference?

• Observation

• Inference

Scientific findings are most credible when they appear in a ___________-reviewed journal

How is the control group treated differently from the experimental groups?

NOTE:  the word "group" is the same as the word "setup" in your notes

What is the experimental group?

• The group that gets the special treatment

• The group that represents the normal conditions