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sciences 7
The Scientific Method 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 of an experiment |
Independent Variable | what we are testing in the experiment |
Dependent Variable | what will happen or be tested in the experiment |
Constant | things you DO NOT change in the experiment |
Control Group | something that does not receive the Independent Variable; its the original thing you set aside for comparison when the experiment is complete. |
Data & Observations | A chart or table you design to record and display your observations or information found during the experiment. |
Conclusions | An answer to your question, or the results of your experiment summarized in paragraph form. |