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The Scientific Method/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 predication 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 |