Scientific Method - Section 1.3

***The scientific method is an _____________________to solving a problem.

The Steps of the Scientific Method ( the steps are in not always done in the same order)

• Observation: This is the act of _________________ information.

Describe the 2 types of data scientists collect:

Quantitative:

Qualitative:

• Hypothesis: This is a temporary, testable ____________________ for what is observed.

• Experimentation: This is a ___________ of controlled observations that test the ___________________.

Describe the 2 types of variables used in an experiment

Independent variable:

Dependent variable:

***A ___________________ is a standard for comparison.

• Conclusion: This is a ____________________ based on the information obtained.

Theories and Laws

A _________________ is an __________________ or hypothesis that has been supported by many experiments over time. All theories can be ____________________. A law describes a _________________________ in nature that is supported by many experiments.