| Question |
Answer |
| studying the data from an experiment by organizing it into charts and graphs | analysis |
| lists the steps taken to complete the experiment | procedure |
| states the main idea and focus of the experiment | purpose (problem) |
| predicts the results of the experiment | hypothesis |
| summarizes the results of the experiment | conclusion |
| factors that remain the same amongst all groups tested | constants / controlled variables |
| factors that change accidentally to cause error | uncontrolled variables (loose constants) |
| the ONE changed/tested factor; it is different between the groups tested | independent variable |
| factor that changes as a result of the tested variable | dependent variable |
| one unchanged group for comparison | control (group) |
| research and observations on the subject being tested; help in writing a hypothesis | background information |
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