| A | B |
|---|
| scientific method | a way to solve problems |
| controlled experiment | the same experiment done twice with only one change made |
| independent variable | the change made by the experimenter |
| dependent variable | measured or counted outcome |
| controls | factors that are the SAME in both the control and experimental group |
| reliability | having a large sample size increases this aspect of an experiment |
| X-axis | where the independent variable goes on a line graph |
| Y-axis | where the dependent variable goes on a line graph |
| inference | a conclusion based on evidence from an experiment |
| theory | a broad conclusion from many scientists and experiments over time |
| peer review | when other scientists examine the details of an experiment |
| control group | used for comparison |
| experimental group | group that receives the treatment or change |
| graphs | how data can be organized |
