| A | B |
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| conclusion | summary of what was learned from an experiment |
| control group | no variables tested. A basis to compare the experimental group to |
| data | facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations |
| controlled experiment | experiment in which only 1 variable is manipulated at a time |
| hypothesis | possible answer to a scientific question |
| independent (manipulated) variable | one variable purposely changed to test a hypothesis |
| dependent (responding) variable | factor that changes in response to the manipulated variable |
| variables | factors that can change in an experiment |
| scientific method | problem solving tool used by scientists |
| scientific theory | well tested explanation for observations or experimental results |
| scientific law | a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions |
