Scientific Method Vocab - BALDWIN

​Scientific Method

A way to solve problems that can include step-by-step plans, making models, and carefully thought out experiments

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Hypothesis

A formatted, testable statement that is a predicted answer to a scientific question.

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​Observation

Information gathered using the senses or measurement and numbers.

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​Constants

The components used to perform the experiment that stays the same throughout.

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​Control Group

The untested component that the gathered data is compared to understand the experiment's impact.

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Independent Variable

The only component in an experiment that ​is being purposely changed.

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​Dependent Variable

The data being collected in an experiment. ​

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​Data

Factual information collected during an experiment.

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Analysis

Detailed, intentional examination of data gathered during experimentation.

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Conclusion

A summary of information or a decision reached through scientific reasoning.

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Quantitative

Observations or Data gathered as numbers or measurements.

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Qualitative

Observations or Data gathered through comparisons and using the five senses of touch, seeing, sound, smell, and taste.

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