SCIENTIFIC METHOD (2026 CP)
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Scientific Method
A method that explains how all scientists do science
Steps to the scientific method?
Observation, form hypothesis, set up control experiment, collect + analyze data, conclusion, share/publish data
Experimental Group
Group being tested
Control Group
Group that is not being tested (used for comparison)
Independent/manipulated Variable
(Always one) Variable that is being experimented
Dependent Variable
Data recorded
Controlled/ Constant Variable
variables that are kept the same
Hypothesis
A testable prediction (often an “if, then” statement)
Inference
An assumption based on observation
Quantitative Data
measured data by using numbers and units
Qualitative Data
descriptive data using mostly words and sometimes number
X-axis
Horizontal on the graph
Is the x-axis independent or dependent?
Independent Variable
Y-axis
Vertical on the graph
Is the y-axis independent or dependent?
Dependent Variable
Line graphs
Graphing data that shows continuous data
Bar Graphs
Graphing data that is separated into groups often used for comparison