Observation
gathering information from a primary source
Hypothesis
a testable explanation
Experiment
an empirical procedure used to test a hypothesis
Data
a structured approach to problem solving
Conclusion
when you summarize your experiments findings
Theory
a well-substantiated overarching explanation
Law
a concise, often mathematical, statement that describes a consistent natural phenomenon
Independent Variable
the factor that the researcher deliberately changes or manipulates to observe its effect on another variable
Dependent Variable
the factor that the researcher deliberately changes or manipulates to observe its effect on another variable
Controlled Variable
any factor in an experiment that is kept the same for all test groups to ensure that only the independent variable affects the dependent variable
Control Group
a baseline for comparison in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment or intervention
Experimental Group
the group in an experiment that receives the treatment or intervention being tested
Trial
a single, specific instance or run of an experiment designed to test a hypothesis
Bias
a systematic error or flaw in the research process that can lead to inaccurate or misleading conclusions
Placebo
The scientific method is used to study and understand this effect
Meter
unit of length
Gram
a metric unit
Liter
a metric unit capacity
Kilometer
a metric unit length
Milimeter
a metric unit length
Centimeter
a metric unit length
Kilogram
an SI unit of mass
liter
one thousandth of a liter
Celsius
a unit of temperature measurement where 0°C is the freezing point of water and 100°C is the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure
