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SCIENTIFIC PROCESS
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 follw |
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 varialbe | 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 and 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. |