| A | B |
|---|
| scientific method | series of steps used to solve problems |
| define the problem | step 1 |
| research the problem | step 2 |
| form a hypothesis | step 3 |
| experiment | step 4 |
| analyze data | step 5 |
| draw a conclusion | step 6 |
| publish results | step 7 |
| hypothesis | a statement that can be tested |
| experiment | testing a hypothesis using a series of steps with controlled conditions |
| independent variable | condition that is changed by the scientist |
| control group | standard for comparison |
| data | recorded observations or measurements from an experiment |
| conclusion | based on analysis of data |
| scientific law | rule of nature accepted as fact |
| theory | explanation based on many observations supported by experimental results |
| dependent variable | measured result from the change in the independent variable |
