Scientific Method
A series of steps followed to solve problems including collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating conclusions.
2 types of data
qualitative and quantitative
Qualitative
measured
Quantitative
not measured
2 groups in a experiment
control and experimental
2 variables
independent and dependent
independent variable
variable that is manipulated/changed
Dependent Variable
The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested.
control group
the group that does not receive the experimental treatment.
experimental group
this group shows the effect of the variable being tested
scientific inquiry
many ways scientists study the natural world
scientific theory
a well-tested explanation for experimental results
scientific law
describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true