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Brain Booster
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| variable | part of a scientific investigation that can be changed or measured |
| control | kept the same in an experiment |
| dependent variable | is affected by the independent variable |
| independent variable | stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables |
| hypothesis | an educated prediction |
| conclusion | a decision that is formed with evidence; summary of information |
| infer | to determine or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from specific statements |
| observe | to take notice of something or to watch something consistently |
| process | series of actions or steps |
| determine | to decide or settle |
| contrast | finding differences between two or more objects |
| compare | finding the similarities between two or more objects |
| predict | to say or estimate what will happen in the future |
| analyze | to study or examine something carefully to understand its parts |