Nature of Science Vocabulary Words - Thalia Cedeno

Control group

A group in a scientific experiment where the independent variable is not applied and used for comparison

Hypothesis

A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested through investigations.

Scientific law

A rule that describes a pattern in nature

Graph

A tool used to find a relationship within the data collected

Table

A tool used to organize data

Scientific theory

An explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

Variable

Anything that changes in an experiment

Critical thinking

Comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it

Observation

The act of using one or more of your senses and taking note of what occurs.

Science

The investigation and exploration of natural events and the new information that result in those investigations.

Technology

The practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use

International System of Units (SI)

The system of units used in science

Dependent variable

The thing you measure in an experiment

Independent variable

The thing you test in an experiment

Constant Variable

The things you keep the same in an experiment to make sure the independent variable is the reason for the experiment results