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Scientific Method
Scientific Method Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scientific Method | A way to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments |
| Hypothesis | Suggested answer to a question or problem |
| Theory | Set of hypotheses that have been supported by testing over and over again. |
| Variable | Anything that can affect the outcome of an experiment. |
| Independent Variable | The variable that you (I) will be changing in the experiment. |
| Dependent Variable | The variable that you will be measuring or observing during the experiment. |
| Controlled Variable | The variable that you will be keeping the same during the experiment. |
| Constant | Something that does not change. |
| Controlled Experiment | Experiment in which all the conditions except one are kept constant. |