Intro to Scientific Method Review

The group that the scientist changes nothing in. This group is used for comparison

The scientific method is a step-by-step way in which scientists answer questions

The group that the scientist has changed something in, meaning it contains your independent variable

A summary of many experimental results and observations. Explains/says HOW and WHAT.

What is the dependent variable in this phrase? "If you drink milk before a soccer game then you will score more goals"

your data includes your observations NOT your inferences!

What is the dependent variable in this phrase? "If a student chooses to not study, then they will earn a poor grade."

An explanation that ties together many hypotheses and observations. Explains WHY something happens

The trial/test you run can have more than 1 independent variable (the factor being tested)

The knowledge obtained by observing natural events and conditions in order to discover facts is known as what?

This is an explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested.

What is the independent variable in this phrase? "If you drink milk before a soccer game then you will score more goals"

What is the independent variable in this phrase? "If a student chooses to not study, then they will earn a poor grade."

The scientific study of non-livingmatter