Biology
Observation
when something is noticed
Hypothesis
proposed explaination for an observation
experiment
designed to test a hypothesis
data
consists of the measurements, observations or information gathered during experimentation
conclusion
summary of results of an experiment
Where are results published?
scientific journal
theory
a hypothesis that has been supported by many different experiments
princible/law
arises from a theory that has shown to be valid when fully tested over a long period of time
princibles of experimentations
only one variable
ensure experiememt's safe
design a control experiment
large sample size
random selection
possible to replicate
double-blind testing
double-blind testing
both the investigator and the participant are unaware of the nature of the treatment the participant is receiving.
placebo
a substance with no effect
limations of the scientific method
the extent of our knowledge
basis of investigation (how well experiment is designed/carried out)
interpreting results
changes in the natural world(hypotheses must be constantly altered)
accidental discoveries
ethics
relate to whether conduct is right or wrong