NAME : ALLIAH BANOOBHAJ
STUDENT NO. : 68428014
MODULE :
NATURAL SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY FOR THE
CLASSROOM 2 (NST1502)
ASSIGNMENT NO. : 01
UNIQUE NO. : 816092
LECTURER: MRS PHOTO
DUE DATE: 18 MAY 2021
, QUESTION 1
1.1
1.1.1 Scientific method
A scientific method is problem which is identified, data is then gathered, and a
hypothesis is formulated from the data which was found, then the hypothesis is
formally and thoroughly trailed and tested. (2)
1.1.2 Hypothesis
A hypothesis is an assumption , or a set of assumptions , which is mainly set in place
to guide an experiment or investigation. (2)
1.1.3 Theory
Is a consistent group of tested general suggestions, commonly regarded as correct,
that can be used as principles of explanation and prediction for a class of events.
(2)
1.1.4 Independent variable
An independent variable is the variable that can be controlled and intentionally
changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable. (2)
1.1.5 Dependent variable
Is the event studied in an experiment and is expected to change when the
independent variable is changed. (2)
STUDENT NO. : 68428014
MODULE :
NATURAL SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY FOR THE
CLASSROOM 2 (NST1502)
ASSIGNMENT NO. : 01
UNIQUE NO. : 816092
LECTURER: MRS PHOTO
DUE DATE: 18 MAY 2021
, QUESTION 1
1.1
1.1.1 Scientific method
A scientific method is problem which is identified, data is then gathered, and a
hypothesis is formulated from the data which was found, then the hypothesis is
formally and thoroughly trailed and tested. (2)
1.1.2 Hypothesis
A hypothesis is an assumption , or a set of assumptions , which is mainly set in place
to guide an experiment or investigation. (2)
1.1.3 Theory
Is a consistent group of tested general suggestions, commonly regarded as correct,
that can be used as principles of explanation and prediction for a class of events.
(2)
1.1.4 Independent variable
An independent variable is the variable that can be controlled and intentionally
changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable. (2)
1.1.5 Dependent variable
Is the event studied in an experiment and is expected to change when the
independent variable is changed. (2)
