| A | B |
| analyze | to organize and examine data using narratives, charts, graphs, or tables |
| bias | a flaw in the experiment or data analysis that leads to incorrect results |
| classify | to use a system to group information into categories. |
| compare | to examine and notice the similarities or differences. |
| conclusion | the last part of an experiment where the findings are summarized. |
| constant | a factor in an experiment that does not change. |
| control group | the subjects in an experiment that do not get the independent variable. |
| data | a group of measurements, facts, or statistics recorded about an experiment. |
| dependent variable | the factor that changes as a result of the independent variable in an experiment. |
| examine | to look closely at someone or something |
| experiment | the steps used to test a hypotesis. |
| formulate | to form an idea about the results of an experiment. |
| hypothesis | an idea about the solution to a problem that can be tested or investigated. |
| identify | to name or reconize a person, place, or thing. |
| independent variable | the one factor changed by the person doing the experiment. |
| infer | to make an interpretation or conclusion based on reasoning to explain an observation. |
| measure | to assign numbers to an observation such as length, mass, or volume. |
| observe | to use the senses to gather information about an obect or event. |
| predict | a forecast of future events based on previous observations and experiments. |
| procedure | a set of steps to follow to perform a specific task. |
| record | to create an account of information for later use. |
| research | the method of collecting information and data about a topic being studied |
| scientific method | a series of steps scientists use to solve a problem. |
| variable | one of the factors in an experiment. |