2018 Final Exam Review Packet Part I: Scientific Method

Vocabulary flashcards covering the components and terminology of the scientific method as outlined in the 2018 Final Exam Review Packet.

Scientific Method

The process used in science to answer questions about the natural world.

Observation

The method of collecting information using the five senses.

Identify the Problem

The step of developing a question you wish to answer using information collected through observation.

Hypothesis

A predicted answer to a question, developed after research, that can be worded as an "If….then" statement.

Independent Variable

The one factor that is being manipulated (changed) in the experiment.

Dependent Variable

The one factor being measured to see how it responds to the Independent variable.

Large sample group

A characteristic of a well designed experiment where it is carried out on multiple specimens.

Experimental Group

The specimens that you are exposing to or changing the independent variable in.

Control Group

The specimens you do not expose to or change the independent variable in, allowing for comparison to see if the independent variable had an effect.

Multiple trials

Conducted in an experiment to be sure there were no errors made in its design or performance.