2.1 The Scientific Method (AICE)

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What is a Scientific Theory?

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An explanation of an aspect of the natural world that has been tested repeatedly and is supported by a significant body of evidence.

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What is Quantitative Data?

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Data that is numerical, providing the quantity, range, or amount of a variable, such as monthly rainfall.

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What is an Independent Variable?

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A variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to test the hypothesis.

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic procedure involving observation, measurement, and experimentation to test hypotheses.

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What is a Variable?

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Any factor that can change in quality, quantity, or size regarding the category of data being measured.

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What is a Hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is a Dependent Variable?

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A variable that is measured in an experiment and is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is a Controlled Variable?

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A variable that is kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.

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What is a Scientific Law?

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A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspect of the world.

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What is Qualitative Data?

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Data that is descriptive and conceptual, often used to capture qualities or characteristics.