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Experiment Design
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Observation | gathering information through our senses |
| Inference | an explanation for the observations we make. It is based on our prior knowledge and experiences. |
| Citizen Science | Scientific work undertaken by the general public. |
| Observational Study | A type of study where we can not control any variables. Often used while studying things in nature. |
| Controlled Experiment | A type of study where all variables are kept the same between all groups except for the independent variable. |
| Independent Variable | The variable that you change (on purpose) in order to see how it affects something else. |
| Dependent Variable | The variable you observe and collect data on. It is being affected by what you are testing. |
| Constants Variable | Factors that stay the same between all groups in an experiment. |
| Control Group | The group that has all constant variables, but not the independent variable. Used for comparison |
| Hypothesis | An educated prediction that is an "If ____ then___" statement that includes both the independent and dependent variable |
| Scientific Question | What you hope to learn in an experiment. Can be stated as "Does _____ affect _____?" and includes both the independent and dependent variable |