The Scientific Method: A Review of Key Concepts

University:
California State University, Northridge
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BUS 104 | Introduction to Business
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2022
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5
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peter proenza

Peter Proenza 8/27/23 - TEO Puzzle Scientific Method What is a hypothesis? A suggested testable explanation for the phenomenon. Which is an observation? Data or information you gather usually by using your senses or a tool. Count the number of barnacles on a boat. Quantitative. Describing the types of barnacles would be using what kind of data? Qualitative. What type of data is identifying where the barnacle is found on the boat? Quantitative because you are observing the data. Is the statement "barnacles are found on the bottom of the boat" an observation or inference? Inference. Is the statement "barnacles are found on the bottom of boats because they don't like the cold air on top of the boat" an observation or inference? Observation How is the control group treated differently from the experimental group? The control group doesn't get treated, and the experimental group does. What is the experimental group? The group that gets the special treatment. Why is a control group important? It changes all the time, allowing us to see if the experimental group stays the same. You are a scientist and would like to know if a new fertilizer will help plants grow faster. What would the experimental group be? The1 plants that get a different amount of the new fertilizer. You are a scientist and would like to help plants grow faster. What would the control group be? The plants that don't get the fertilizer. How many independent variables should there be in an experiment, and what is it in this experiment? One What are constants in an experiment? Constants are what keep everything the same. What variable goes on the x-axis? Independent variable. What is the dependent variable? Number of bug bites What is the independent variable? Growth hormone What variable is known as the data that you are collecting? Dependent variable Give one way science and experiments have changed your life for the better. It has changed my life by creating the Covid vaccine.