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Scientific Method (S
scientific method for Mrs. Burbanck's class
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hypothesis | uses all the information that was gathered and forms a testable prediction |
| purpose | state the problem |
| conclusion | review the data and decide if it supports the hypothesis |
| observation | using your senses to gather information |
| analysis | interpret data from your experiment |
| independent variable | the factor in an experiment that "I" change on purpose |
| dependent variable | the factor in an experiment that results from a change in the value of the independent variable |
| control | a standard for comparison that helps to ensure that the experimental result is caused by the condition being tested |
| constant | a factor that does NOT change in an experiment |
| repeated trials | the number of times the whole experiment is completed |