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-Scientific Method-
Science notes on the Scientific Method
Question | Answer |
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Observation that has only physical descriptions. (Words only) | Qualitative Observation (Best Quality) |
Observation that includes a number measurement. | Quantitative Observation |
The approach of solving problems. | Scientific Method |
Name three acceptable ways to begin a testable question. | How does (IV) effect (DV)? What is the effect of (IV) on (DV)? What effect does (IV) have on (DV)? |
What is the name of the process used to test a hypothesis? | Experiment |
How many independent variables are tested in an experiment? | 1 |
Drawing or Visual thst shows the relationship between dependent and independent variable is called a | Graph |
Data can be organized into: | Tables Charts Graphs |
After collecting all results of an experiment, you form a statement called a: | Conclusion |
Conclusions may include the phrases: | The data supports the hypothesis. The data rejects the hypothesis. |
An explanation of natural events is called a | Theory- Theory of evolution |
A scientific _______ is supported by evidence and has been accepted by scientists as true. | Law- Newton's Laws |
Before an experiment you make a prediction called a | Hypothesis |
The variable that is changed | Independent |
The variable that is measured | Dependent |