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Scientific Method

TermDefinition
Hypothesis An educated guess about the outcome of an investigation that can be tested.
Data Pieces of Information
Conclusion You must state whether your hypothesis was correct or incorrect. Explain what the data tells you.
Variable A factor that can change in an experiment
Constant Not changing; the same
Evidence A sign or proof
Independent Variable The (only ONE) factor that is changed and being tested in an experiment. Independent variable is the CAUSE.
Dependent variable The change that happened based on the Independent variable. Dependent variable is the EFFECT
Controlled Variables Factors and conditions that we keep the same throughout our investigations.
Scientific Method A series of problem solving steps (a process) that helps scientists answer scientific questions.
Observations Observations happen when you use your senses to notice what is going on around you.
The question to be solved in an experiment Problem
Emergency Something that requires immediate action
Graduated Cylinder Measures the volume of a liquid
If no logical explanation is reached in an experiment, you should: Go back and rewrite the hypothesis or redo the experiment
Mass The amount of matter an object has (grams, tons, pounds, ounces)
Weight Measurement of gravity acting on an object's mass
Temperature How hot or cold something is
Hand lens Helps us observe small objects and organisms
Graduated cylinder helps us get exact measurements of liquids (in milliliters -- ml)
Balance Helps us measure mass in grams
Scale Helps us measure mass in pounds and ounces
Pipette Helps us add small amounts of liquid for exact measurement
Analyze your data Compare the results in your experiment. Is your data complete? What do you notice? Is there anything that stands out?
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