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| scientific method | a logical and organized way to solve a problem |
| problem | some questions about the world and the occurences in it |
| research/background information | searching, collecting, and studying information from a variety of sources |
| hypothesis | a statement that can be tested as a possible explanation for a set of observations |
| observation | using all the senses to study a problem |
| experiment | a test for the hypothesis performed under controlled conditions |
| independent variable | the one and only factor that is changed or varied by the experimenter |
| dependent variable | the factor that responds to or depends upon the independent variable (may be many) |
| control | the factor that is used as the standard to which everything is compared |
| constants | factors that remain the same during an experiment |
| repeated trials | performing the experiment many times to verify results |
| data collection and analysis | accurate recording of data in an organized manner (may include tables, graphs, etc.) |
| conclusion | an interpretation and summary of the results of an experiment based on the collected data |
