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Lucas's Scientific M

Scientific Method Case Gregg

TermDefinition
Scientific Method A step-by-step process used to solve problems
Hypothesis A testable explanation for an observation
Variable A factor that can change in an experiment
Dependent Variable Variable that is measured in an experiment
Independent Variable Variable that the scientist chooses to change
Constant Variable Variable that stays the same during an experiment
Observation Gathering information by using your 5 senses
Inference A guess made based off an observation
Conclusion Explains what an experiment discovered and whether the data supports the hypothesis
Data Collection of words or measurements
Scientific Law States what will happen under specific conditions in nature, every time
Scientific Theory Well-tested reliable explanation backed by a large body of evidence
Evaluate To see how well an experiment or idea works by looking at its evidence, quality or results
Justify To show/prove that an idea is right or reasonable
Modify To make some changes, while keeping others the same
Analyze To study something by breaking it down into smaller parts
Prove To show that something is true or real by using facts and evidence
Disprove To show that a hypothesis or idea is false
Predict What you expect to happen
Valid Logical; acceptable
Created by: Lucas B. is goat
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