| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Classifying | Putting things into groups based on similar characteristics |
| Estimating | Making an intelligent guess about a quantity when an exact measurement is not possible |
| Analyzing | Looking for patterns and relationships in data gathered from experiments |
| Inferring | Making a conclusion about something without direct observation |
| Experiment | Scientific method step that is a test of a hypothesis |
| Problem or Question | The first step in the scientific method |
| Research or Gather Information | Scientific method step after you identify a problem |
| Conclusion | Scientific method step that happens after you analyze your results |
| Analyze the Results | Scientific method step that happens after the experiment |
| Hypothesis | A possible answer to a scientific question or explanation for a set of observations |
| Variable | Factor that can change in an experiment |
| Experimental Group | A group experimented on by changing one variable |
| Control Group | A group in an experiment with the variable unchanged that is used for comparison |
| Controlled Experiment | Tests only one factor at a time, using a control group and experimental group |
| Data | The facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations |
| Quantitative Observations | Observations that are numerical measurements |
| Manipulated or Independent Variable | The variable that is purposely changed |
| Qualitative Observations | Observations that are descriptions not involving numbers or measurements |
| Responding or Dependent Variable | The variable that is expected to change due to the manipulated (independent) variable |
| Observing | Looking closely with all five of your senses to gather information |
| Science | A process of discovering about the world around you and solving problems |
| Describing | Writing (or telling) in detail about what you observe |
| Identifying | Determining the name of something |
| Calculating | Performing a mathematical process to solve a problem |
| Evaluating | Judging the value, importance, or quality of something |
| Scientific Method | A series of steps used to solve problems |
| Experiment | An organized way of collecting facts or data, usually involving the study of two groups |
| Hypothesis | Researching helps you to form this |
| Communicate Results | The last step of the scientific method, share results with other scientists using a lab report journal or oral presentation. |
