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Scientific Method
Scientific Method Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scientific Method | A series of steps used to help find solutions to problems and/or questions |
| Hypothesis | The educated guess of an outcome based on facts or information; an IF, THEN statement for an experiment |
| Experiment | A planned procedure to test a hypothesis |
| Independent Variable | The factor being tested; what the investigator is testing |
| Dependent Variable | The factor being measured for change, relies on the independent variable |
| Control Group | The group in the experiment that is not being tested and is used for comparison |
| Experimental Group | The group in the experiment that is being tested/manipulated |
| Data | Recorded observations or measurements |
| Results | Written summary of findings |
| Abstract | Short summary of the investigation that includes purpose, procedures, hypothesis, results, and application |