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Scientific Method
Scientific Method Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Scientific Method | A process to solve problems scientifically. |
Observation | a comment based on something that has been seen, heard, or noticed. |
Research | the study of sources in order to gain knowledge. |
Hypothesis | a prediction in the form of a statement. |
Experiment | an investigation that tests a hypothesis. |
Data | information collected during an investigation. |
Analyze | to discover or reveal something through examination. |
Conclusion | the acceptance or rejection of a hypothesis. |
Control Group | the group in an experiment that is not being tested, it is what the experimental group is compared to. |
Qualitatative Observation | descriptive information gathered from your 5 senses |
Quantitative Observation | factual information that is measurable with standard measuring tools (rulers, scales, timer, etc) |
Procedure | the detailed steps that explain how to do something |
Outcome | the results of an experiment |
Variable | a part of an experiment that can be changed |
Independent Variable | the variable in an experiment that the scientist manipulates or changes. |
Dependent Variable | the variable in the experiment that is the result of the changed variable. |
Experimental Group | the group in an experiment that has the change made by the scientist. |
Constants | the factors or parts of the experiment that stay the same in all groups. |