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Scientific Method
6th grade Scientific Method
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scientific method | a series of logical steps followed to solve problems |
| hypothesis | an educated guess |
| variable | anything that can change in an experiment |
| independent variable | what you as the experimenter can change |
| dependent variable | what happens as a result of the change of the independent variable |
| control | unaffected part of an experiment used for comparison |
| constant | these stay the same for all trials |
| experiment | used to test your hypothesis |
| data | the information gathered during an experiment |
| research | the gathering of information on a topic prior to experimenting |
| conclusion | the final step of the scientific method |
| procedure | the steps you use during an experiment |