Definitions for Scientific Method
Term
Observation
Experiment
Scientific method
Data
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Scientific Law/Principle
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control
Replicate
Sample size
Random Selection
Theory
Double blind testing
Placebo
Definition
Observation is the use of your senses to gather
information
An experiment is a controlled test or investigation to
determine the validity of a hypothesis
The scientific method is a process of investigation carried
out to create explanations based on the observations and
evidence they gather from experiments
Data is the results, measurements and information
gathered through observations from experiments
The conclusion of an experiment is the interpretation or
explanation of the data reached after consideration
A hypothesis is an educated guess about the result of an
experiment based on an observation
A scientific law is scientific statement that has been well
tested over time, supported, and has been verified by a
number of experiments.
The independent variable is the part of an experiment
that I change during the experiment. It is plotted on the X
axis of the graph.
The dependent variable changes as a result of changes in
the Independent Variable. It is plotted on the Y axis of the
graph.
The control is a standard to compare results in an
experiment.
To replicate an experiment is to repeat it
The sample size of an experiment is the number of
subjects used in an experiment or study. Generally, the
larger the number the better.
Random selection is the process of choosing, without
method or conscious choice, subjects or items to be
scientifically tested
A theory is an explanation supported by results from
many different experiments gathered over a long period
of time
An experiment where neither the researchers nor the
participants know who received the substance being
evaluated and who received the placebo
A placebo is a substance that is presented as a drug, but
having no actual effect. It is used as a control in an
experiment
Term
Observation
Experiment
Scientific method
Data
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Scientific Law/Principle
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control
Replicate
Sample size
Random Selection
Theory
Double blind testing
Placebo
Definition
Term
Definition
Observation is the use of your senses to gather
information
An experiment is a controlled test or investigation to
determine the validity of a hypothesis
The scientific method is a process of investigation carried
out to create explanations based on the observations and
evidence they gather from experiments
Data is the results, measurements and information
gathered through observations from experiments
The conclusion of an experiment is the interpretation or
explanation of the data reached after consideration
A hypothesis is an educated guess about the result of an
experiment based on an observation
A scientific law is scientific statement that has been well
tested over time, supported, and has been verified by a
number of experiments.
The independent variable is the part of an experiment
that I change during the experiment. It is plotted on the X
axis of the graph.
The dependent variable changes as a result of changes in
the Independent Variable. It is plotted on the Y axis of the
graph.
The control is a standard to compare results in an
experiment.
To replicate an experiment is to repeat it
The sample size of an experiment is the number of
subjects used in an experiment or study. Generally, the
larger the number the better.
Random selection is the process of choosing, without
method or conscious choice, subjects or items to be
scientifically tested
A theory is an explanation supported by results from
many different experiments gathered over a long period
of time
An experiment where neither the researchers nor the
participants know who received the substance being
evaluated and who received the placebo
A placebo is a substance that is presented as a drug, but
having no actual effect. It is used as a control in an
experiment