Scientific Method Vocabulary Quiz

form an idea of an expected outcome based on observations or experience

use logical reasoning to explain events and draw conclusions based on observations

factors that change in an experiment

factor in an experiment that is the result/response of changing an independent variable

to design ways to collect data to test a hypothesis through an investigation under controlled conditions

factor in an experiment that YOU change (remember the I)

facts or evidence gathered through observation to reach a conclusion, often displayed visually

an educated prediction about what you think will happen in an experiment. It must be testable. It is usually written as an “if/then” statement.

factor used in an experiment that must remain constant and doesn’t change

an experiment where only one variable is changed at a time