Independent variable

Experiment

A procedure that will test the hypothesis

Constant

All the parts of the experiment that remain the same during an experiment

Control group

Experimental group that does NOT get the independent variable; used for comparison.

Scientific Method

It is a process that is used to answer questions about the world

Conclusion

Statement that explains if the hypothesis was supported or not.

Hypothesis

Testable explanation of a question or problem

Independent variable

The part of the experiment that is being changed or manipulated to see if it has an effect.

Dependent variable

The part of the experiment that you measure. It changes based on the effect of the Independent variable.

Problem/Question

This is created based on your observation

charts/tables or graphs

Used to organize data gathered during the experiment

observation

Using your senses (look, touch, smell, describe) to gather information

variables

factors that might change in an experiment