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LE-Scientific Method
Terms used in SCientific Method
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hypothesis | A testable possible explanation of a phenomen |
| Variable | A quantity to be measured in an experiment |
| Dependent Variable | The quantity being studied. It value depends on another factor. |
| Theory | An explanation of the natural world that is supported by repeated testing |
| Scientific Law | A phenomenon that is always true; often mathematical in nature |
| Independent Variable | The factor a scientist manipulates in an experiment |
| Control | The baseline data used for comparison. No changes are made to it. |
| Scientific Method | Process used to systematically solve problems |
| Conclusion | Based upon experimental data. It supports or does not support the hypothesis of an experiment. |
| Experiment | A test or series of tests designed to gather data on a hypothesis |