Term |
Definition |
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. |