Science>1st semester>quiz 1> SCIENTIFIC METHOD

Observation

this is the process of gathering information about events or processes in a carful,orderly way

Data

The information gathered from making observationswhich can be quantitative or qualitative.

Quantitative Data

Data that can be measured and expressed numerically, often involving counts or measurements.

Qualitative Data

Data that describes qualities or characteristics and is often subjective, involving descriptions rather than numbers.

Science

The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experimentation, aiming to understand and explain phenomena.

Hypothesis

a scientific explanation for a set of observations.

Scientific method

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question

Scientific method steps

1. Observation/asking a question

2. Form a hypothesis

3. Design a controlled Experiment

4. Record and analyze results

5. draw conclusions

Independent Variable

Variable that deliberately changed by the scientistto test its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent variable

Variable that is measured in an experiment to see how it is affected by changes in the independent variable.

Theory

A broad comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true.