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Scientific Method
7th Grade Science Tests
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scientific Method | the process in science of using the 6 step method to solve a scientific question. Problem, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedures, observations and a conclusion |
| Observation | Using your senses to gather information about something. |
| Data | information gathered using your senses like smell, appearance, feeling, sounds. |
| Hypothesis | If _______ then _______ statement that is a PREDICTION of the outcome of the study. |
| Manipulated Variable | The one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment. |
| Responding Variable | The factor that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated variable in an experiment. |
| Responding Variable | Also known as the DEPENDENT variable. |
| Manipulated Variable | Also known as the INDEPENDENT variable. |
| Controlled Variable | A factor that ALWAYS stays the same. |
| Controlled Experiment | An experiment in which all of the variables except for one REMAIN the same! |
| Conclusion | means summing up what you learned from the investigation of your experiment. Does the DATA support or not support your Hypothesis? |