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Chp 1 Sec 2
Section 2 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| scientific method | an organized plan used for gathering, organizing, and communicating information |
| observation | information obtained through the senses |
| hypothosis | a proposed answer to a question |
| manipulated variable | the variable that causes a change in another variable |
| responding variable | a variable that changes in response to a change in the manipulated variable |
| controlled experiment | an experiment in which only one variable, the manipulated variable, is deliberately changed at a time |
| scientific theory | a well-tested explanation for a set of observations or experimental results |
| scientific law | a statement that summerizes a pattern found in nature |
| model | a representation of an object or event |