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The Scientific Process
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 to outcome of you experiment(it must be an "if....,then...statement) |
| Variables | Things that may cause a change in the outcome of and experiment |
| Independent Variable | What we are testing in the experiment. |
| Dependent Variable | What will happen or be tested in the experiment. |
| Consant | 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 observation or information found during the experiment. |
| Conclusion | An answer to you question, or the result of you experiment summarized in paragrah form. |