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Scientific Method
The Scientific Method/Process
Term | Definition |
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Problem | A question your are trying to answer |
Materials | A "LIST" of things you will need to perform your experiment |
Method | A numbered list of steps to follow |
Hypothesis | A testable explanation predicting the outcome of your experiment (must be an "If . . . , then . . ." statement) |
Variables | Things that may cause a change in the outcome of an experiment |
Independent Variables | What "I" am testing in the experiment. |
Dependent Variable | What will happen or be tested in the experiment |
Constant | Things you DO NOT change in the experiment (they do the same thing they have always done) |
Control Group | Something that does not receive the Independent Variable; the original thing that you set aside for comparison |
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. |