Term | Definition |
Scientific Method | A process scientists use to solve a problem. |
analyze | to organize and examine data using narratives, charts, graphs, or tables. |
bias | a flaw in the experiment or data analysis that leads to incorrect results |
compare | to examine and notice the similarities or differences. |
conclusion | the last part of an experiment where the findings (results) are summarized. |
data | a group of measurements, facts, or statistics recorded about an experiment. |
qualitative data | observations recorded which do not contain numbers (color, size, shape, etc.). |
quantitative data | observations recorded which contain numbers (measurements, amounts, etc.). |
examine | to look closely at something or someone. |
experiment | the steps used to test a hypothesis. |
formulate | to form an idea about the what will occur (hypothesis) or what has happened in an experiment (conclusion). |
hypothesis | an idea about the solution to a problem that can be tested or investigated. |
identify | to name or recognize a person, place, or thing. |
infer | to make an interpretation or conclusion based on reasoning to explain an observation. |
measure | to assign numbers to an observation such as length, mass, or volume. |
observe | to use the senses to gather information about an object or event. |
predict | a forecast of future events based on previous observations and experiments. |
procedure | a set of steps to follow to perform a specific task. |
record | to create an account of information for later use. |
research | the method of collecting information and data about a topic. |