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| Scientific Method | Step by step approach to solving a problem |
| Problem or Purpose | A question to solve |
| Format for a Problem | What is the effect of the "independent variable" on the "dependent variable"? |
| Hypothesis | Possible answer to the problem |
| Data Table | Organized chart to collect and record your data |
| One | Number of variables tested in a good experiment |
| Characteristic of a good experiment | Have repeated trials |
| Graph | Picture of your data, which shows relationships between variables |
| Control Group | Group you are comparing to, to see if the independent variable has an effect |
| Experimental Group | Group which is being tested |
| Independent Variable | Variable which is being tested |
| Dependent Variable | Variable which responds to the change and it is measured |
| Conclusion | Answer to the problem |
| Constants | Factors that stay the same between the control and experimental groups |
| Observation | Using your 5 senses |
| Quantitative Data | Data which is based on measurement |
| Qualitative Data | Data which is based on using your 5 senses |
