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Scientific Method Word List - Grade Seven

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analyzeto organize and examine data using narratives, charts, graphs, or tables
biasa flaw in the experiment or data analysis that leads to incorrect results
classifyto use a system to group information into categories.
compareto examine and notice the similarities or differences.
conclusionthe last part of an experiment where the findings are summarized.
constanta factor in an experiment that does not change.
control groupthe subjects in an experiment that do not get the independent variable.
dataa group of measurements, facts, or statistics recorded about an experiment.
dependent variablethe factor that changes as a result of the independent variable in an experiment.
examineto look closely at someone or something
experimentthe steps used to test a hypotesis.
formulateto form an idea about the results of an experiment.
hypothesisan idea about the solution to a problem that can be tested or investigated.
identifyto name or reconize a person, place, or thing.
independent variablethe one factor changed by the person doing the experiment.
inferto make an interpretation or conclusion based on reasoning to explain an observation.
measureto assign numbers to an observation such as length, mass, or volume.
observeto use the senses to gather information about an obect or event.
predicta forecast of future events based on previous observations and experiments.
procedurea set of steps to follow to perform a specific task.
recordto create an account of information for later use.
researchthe method of collecting information and data about a topic being studied
scientific methoda series of steps scientists use to solve a problem.
variableone of the factors in an experiment.



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