Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment; it responds to changes in the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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Why should an experiment have only one independent variable?

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To ensure that the results are valid and that any changes in the dependent variable can be attributed to that one independent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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Information collected during an experiment, often organized into charts and graphs.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary that explains the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What are observations in scientific research?

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Information gathered through the senses or instruments during an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group, helping to isolate the effects of the independent variable.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis and observe the effects of changing the independent variable.