Scientific Method Terms

to use of your senses to gather quantitative or qualitative information

a possible explanation for what you observe (that you might assume is true)

an attitude of doubt

the steps scientists use to create explanations based on the evidence they gather

evidence gathered through observations (especially during experiments)

understanding basic scientific terms and principles

the methodological studying of the natural world through experimentation and verification of facts.

true statement

A simple statement predicting the result of a controlled scientific experiment.

scientific statement that is well tested, supported, and verifiable.

observations made by the 5 senses. (seeing, feeling, touching, smelling, tasting.)

observations made by using measuring instruments. (number-based observations)

part of an experiment that the experimenter changes.

changes as a result of the changes in the Independent Variable.

a standard to compare with the results in an experiment.

is used to represent things we cannot directly study.

something that can affect how the results of an experiment are viewed

visual display of information or data

alternative term for independent variable

alternative term for the dependant variable

this variable data is plotted on the horizontal (x) axis of a graph

this variable data is plotted on the vertical (y) axis of a graph

to repeat a research study, usually with different participants and in different situations, to confirm the results of the original study

The number of subjects used in an experiment or study. Generally, the larger the better.

the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan,best defense against bias

used to display data that is not continuous or without units