2.3 The Scientific Process Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts related to the scientific method.

fairness

Implies that all data must be considered when evaluating a hypothesis.

empirical

grounded in objective, tangible evidence that can be observed time and time again, regardless of who is observing

falsifiable

Able to be disproven by experimental results.

hypothesis

(pl. hypotheses) Tentative and testable statement about the relationship between two or more variables.

predictability

Implies that a theory should enable us to make predictions about future events.

theory

Well-developed set of ideas that proposes an explanation for observed phenomena.

verifiability

An experiment must be replicable by another researcher.