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Scientific Method
Scientific Method Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a judgement statement that states whether your experimental data proves your hypothesis correct or incorrect. | Conclusion |
| a variable that is not allowed to change in the investigation | Constant |
| numerical information collected during the experiment, usually shown in the form of tables and graphs | Data |
| variable that changes because it responds to the independent variable. (The variable that is being measured). | Dependent variable |
| an organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions, or the part of the method where the hypothesis is tested. | Experiment |
| a prediction that explains a possible reason for an observation; based on evidence and background information (if-then-because) | Hypothesis |
| variable that is changed on purpose, this is manipulated by the scientist (The variable that is being tested). | Independent variable |
| detailed list of all the items that you will need in an experiment. | Materials |
| description of anything seen, heard, tasted, smelled or felt during the experiment. | Observation |
| a question that begins the scientific investigation. | Problem |
| sequence of steps that are followed to complete an experiment. | Procedure |
| observation that deals with characteristics that cannot be expressed in numbers. | Qualitative Observation |
| observation that deals with a number or amount. | Quantitative Observation |
| An organized way of gathering and analyzing evidence about the natural world. | Science |
| a planned approach to solving problems | Scientific Method |
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