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| 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 |