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Ch.2scientificmethod
The scientific method and controlled experiments
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Information gathered through the senses | Observation |
| Recorded observations (measurements, drawings, responses, etc.) | Data |
| Data recorded as measurements (#s!) | Quantitative data |
| Data recorded in the form of descriptions | Qualitative data |
| Logical conclusions based on observations | Inference |
| Conclusions reached by the outcome of many scientific experiments agree with one another. | Generalizations |
| A suggested answer to a well-defined scientific question - an explanation on trial | Hypothesis |
| A condition that can differ within an experiment. | Variable |
| An experiment that tests the effect of a single variable or condition. | Controlled experiment |
| Collected body of observations and data from experiments | Evidence |
| A well-tested explanation that makes sense of a great variety of scientific observations | Theory |
| A physical, mental, or mathematical representation of how people understand a process or an idea | Model |
| The application of scientific knowledge for some specific purpose | Technology |