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scientific method
words and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| observation | information gathered using the five senses |
| data | the information collected during the experiment |
| hypothesis | educated prediction that can be tested and measured |
| independent variable | the factor that is changed and tested in the experiment |
| dependent variable | the factor that is observed and measured in an experiment |
| controlled variable | factors that are kept the same during an experiment |
| analysis | examining and interpreting the data |
| conclusion | a summary of what was learned from the experiment |