Scientific Method Vocabulary: Match the term with the definition

Theory

Hypothesis that has been tested and supported by a great amount of evidence over a long period of time

Law

Statement describing (but not explaining) a natural event or phenomenon

Hypothesis

Suggested explanation to a problem or observation based upon known information

Conclusion

A summary that explains whether or not the data support the hypothesis

Variable

Anything that can affect the results of an experiment

Application

New use to which results are put or new technique developed

Data

Observations and measurements made during an experiment

Control

Part within the experiment that is maintained without change in order to provide a comparison for the part of the experiment containing the variable

Experiment

Used to test a hypothesis