| A | B |
|---|
| independent variable | the one thing being changed by the scientist |
| dependent variable | the factor that changes because of what the scientist did |
| control set-up | the experimental set up that is normal, and is used for comparison |
| constants (controlled variables) | factors in an experiment that must be kept the same |
| hypothesis | a prediction about the outcome of an experiment |
| conclusion | answers the question stated in the problem; states whether the data supports the hypothesis |
| data | the information gathered from an experiment |
| variable | any factor that could affect an experiment |
| procedure | the steps to be followed in the experiment |
