Scientific Method

Traditional Scientific Method

observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion

Scientific Process

Exploration & discovery, Testing ideas, Community analysis & feedback, Benefits & outcome

Question

An inquiry to understand a phenomenon

Hypothesis

Has to be testifiable and falsifiable

Prediction

If than statement

Applied Science

Solving real world problems. Basic science is used for this.

Basic Science

Answers fundamental questions about biology

Scientific Theory

Explanation of a natural phenomena supported by evidence. The why and how.

Scientific Law

Observation in nature. The what.

Independent Variable

Manipulated or changed variable.

Dependent Variable

What is being measured.

Controlled Variable

Factors that keep the experiment consistent.

Confound Variables

Variables that you cannot control that may impact the study.

Treatment

Various categories that you are giving different treatments too.

Control Group

The group you are treating that doesn’t change anything.

Placebo

A substance that makes it seem like something but really is not.