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Scientific Method
Scientific Method/ STEM Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conclusion | a decision based on investigation and evidence |
| Control Group | a factor in an investigation that should be used to establish a baseline |
| Dependent Variable | variable being measured in an investigation |
| Criteria | rules or directions that must be followed |
| Independent Variable | a variable that is isolated for study in an experiment |
| Fair Test | an investigation where only one variable changes and all other factors are controlled |
| Scientific Method | a series of steps that scientists follow to answer a question |