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Scientific Method
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Problem | This is the question the scientist is trying to answer by doing the experiment. |
| Materials | The tools and equipment you need for the experiment. |
| Hypothesis | A scientist makes predictions about what he or she thinks can be the answer to a problem. |
| Observations | This helps us gather information about objects or events using our five senses. |
| Data | All of the facts, numbers, and words that provide us with information. |
| Results | This can be a table, chart, diagram, or graph that tells us the observations or measurements from the experiment. |
| Procedure | A description of the steps you will take during the experiment. |
| Conclusion | The answer to your original problem or question in the experiment. |