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Scientific Method
30 cards·by CinnamonToss
to group information into categories
classify
to name or recognize something based on its properties
identify
to form an idea as a result of the analysis of the data
formulate
a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a
known fact
experiment
to record observations, research, and other information related to the experiment
journal
indicate in advance on the basis of observation, experience, or scientific reason
predict
a feature of the experiment that does not change
constant
the outcome or conclusion of an experiment over a period of time
result
a statement predicting the result of a controlled scientific experiment
hypothesis
to observe carefully and in detail
examine
to make a conclusion based on reasoning and observations
infer
the process used by scientists to solve problems
scientific method
evidence gathered through observations (especially during experiments)
data
the collecting of information on a particular subject
research
part of the experiment capable to change
variable
to notice simularities or differences
compare
to cause favoritism or influence to experimental results
bias
a detailed series of steps to follow to perform an experiment
procedure
a standard to compare with the results in an experiment
control
the variable that depends on other factors, also the variable that will be measured and
affected during the experiment
dependent variable
to examine carefully and in detail to identify
analyse
the variables that the experimenter changes to test their dependent variable
independent variable
to write down in permanent form for later reference
record
to repeat a research study, usually with different participants and in different
situations, to confirm the results of the original study
replicate
the first step in the scientific method is to define or identify the ____
problem
what a scientist writes summarizing the results of an experiment
conclusion
visual aids used by scientists to communicate results of an experiment
graph
the methodological studying of the natural world through experimentation and verification
of facts
science
to determine the extent, quantity, or dimensions
measure
the action or process of examining something carefully in order to gain information
observation