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Scientific Method

Earth Science freshman Scientific Method (with definitions)

TermDefinition
Conclusion This section answers your original testable question. State whether your hypothesis was supported or not supported.
Constants The factors that are kept the same in an experiment.
Control Group Something that is used for comparison during the experiment. It does not get tested with the variable.
data It is all the measurements taken from doing the experiment.
Dependent Variable The variable to the experiment that responds to the change.
Experiment Conducting a test! List your materials, the procedure, your independent variable (only ONE!), and observations.
experimental group subjects in an experiment who are subjected to the independent variable or receive the variable being tested
Hypothesis A logical prediction about your "testable" question. (an educated guess); Usually an if...., then..... statement.
Independent Variable The variable that the experimenter decides to change to see if there is or is not an effect.
materials a list of all of the equipment and supplies used to do the experiment.
Observation using your senses to obtain information
Problem It is what you start with. Usually asked as a question. It is why you are doing the experiment.
procedures list of instructions about how to do the experiment
Qualitative Observations/Data Physical descriptions or qualities about an object or experiment.
Quantitative Observations/Data Data involving numbers.
Physical measurements such as mass, length, temperature, and volume. Made with tools Ex: 32inches, 47lbs
Research Looking up information or reading about your topic to try to find out more information. Usually before you make a hypothesis.
Scientific Method Observation, Problem, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data Collection, Conclusion, and Retest (if needed)
Variables Any factor that changes and affects the outcome of an experiment.
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