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Sci-Method
Vocab Terms for the Scientific Method Unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A factor in an experiment that can change | Variable |
| The variable that is changed on purpose, to test a hypothesis | Independent Variable |
| The variable that changes because of the Independent Variable; what is being measured | Dependent Variable |
| The original group, that is not changed; this group is used to compare our results | Control Group |
| A process that is used to find answers to questions about the world around us | Scientific Method |
| An educated guess about a problem, or possible answer to a questions | Hypothesis |
| Information gathered during an experiment | Data |
| The steps taken during an experiment | Procedure |
| An explanation of the results in an experiment | Conclusion |
| An instrument used for transferring very small amounts of liquids | dropper or pipette |
| A tool used to find the mass of an object | Balance |
| A container with a wide opening, used to measure, store, or heat liquids | Beaker |
| A container with a narrow opening, used to measure, store, or heat liquids | Flask |
| A tool used to measure very precise amounts of liquids | Graduated Cylinder |
| A piece of safety equipment that protects your eyes | Safety Goggles |