| A | B |
| observation | Bits of information you gather with your senses. |
| inference | A conclusion about an observation. |
| hypothesis | A proposed solution to a problem that can be tested. |
| independent variable | The factor changed by the person doing the experiment. |
| dependent variable | The factor that you can measure in an experiment. |
| constant | The factor in an experiment that does not change. |
| control | Standards used in an experiment for comparison. |
| scientific method | A step by step procedure in solving a problem. |