Question

logic of science and the scientific method
using the numbers 1 - 6, indicate the order of events in using the scientific method.
test the hypothesis by performing an experiment.
make observations and record data.
make a hypothesis and an experimental prediction.
identify the problem to be studied.
use data and results to support a conclusion.
perform background research on the problem.
provide the letter of the definition that matches the scientific terms below.

1. control

a) using a set of observations to test a hypothesis.

1. conclusion

b) an idea about the system being examined.

1. hypothesis
2. experiment

c) the numerical values recorded during an experiment or observation.

1. variable
2. data

d) a decision based on the data from an experiment

1. theory

e) a well - supported set of observations and explanations for natural events.
f) set of observations used as a reference and compared to experimental observations in order to show that the result is due to the experimental treatment.
g) name for the type of value measured that may vary in an experiment.

Explanation:

The scientific method first requires identifying the problem. Then background research is done. After that, a hypothesis and prediction are made. Observations and data - collection follow. The hypothesis is tested with an experiment. Finally, data and results are used to form a conclusion. For the definitions, a control is a reference set of observations (f), a conclusion is a decision based on experiment data (d), a hypothesis is an idea about the system (b), an experiment tests a hypothesis (a), a variable is a value that may vary (g), data are the recorded numerical values (c), and a theory is a well - supported set of observations and explanations (e).

Answer:

Order of scientific method events:
Identify the problem to be studied - 1
Perform background research on the problem - 2
Make a hypothesis and an experimental prediction - 3
Make observations and record data - 4
Test the hypothesis by performing an experiment - 5
Use data and results to support a conclusion - 6

Definitions:

1. control - f
2. conclusion - d
3. hypothesis - b
4. experiment - a
5. variable - g
6. data - c
7. theory - e