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Scientific Process
Term | Definition |
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Problem | A question you are trying to answer. |
Materials | A "list" of things you will need to perform your experiment or investigation |
Method | A numbered list of steps to follow. |
Hypothesis | A testable explanation predicting the outcome of your experiment (it must be an "If...then" statement) |
Variables | things that may cause a change in the outcome outcome of an experiment |
Independent | what we are testing in the experiment |
dependent | what will happen or be tested or be tested in the experiment |
constant | things you do not change in the experiment |
control | something that does not recieve the independent variable; its the original thing you set aside for comparison when the experiment is complete. |
data and observations | a chart or table you design to record and display your observations or information found during the experiment. |
conclusion | An answer to your question, or the results of your experiment summarized in paragraph form. |