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Scientific Methods 1
Grade 10 Biology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| scientific method | a logical and organized way to solve a problem |
| Problem | Some questions about the world and occurrences in it |
| Research/Background Information | Searching, collecting, and studying information from a variety of resources |
| Hypothesis | A statement that can be tested as a possible explanation for a set of observations |
| Observation | Using all the senses to study a problem |
| Experiment | A test for the hypothesis performed under controlled conditions |
| Independent variable | The one and only factor that is changed or varied by the experimenter in an experiment |
| Dependent variable | the factor that responds or depends on the independent variable |
| control | the factor that is used as the standard to which everything is compared |
| constants | factors that remain the same during an experiment |
| repeated trials | performing the experiment numerous times to verify results |
| data collection and analysis | accurate recording of data in an organized manner |
| conclusion | an interpretation and summary of the results of an experiment based on the collected data |