Scientific Method Vocabulary: Match the term with the definition
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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
