Column 1
A prediction or proposed explanation that can be tested
Hypothesis
2nd step of the Scientific Method
Do background research
3rd step of the Scientific Method
Form a Hypothesis
A type of graph used to show the relationship between two sets of data, and graphs the data as ordered pairs
Scatter plot
4th step of the Scientific Method
Conduct an experiment
1st step of the Scientific Method
Identify the problem
The part of an experiment that is changed by the researcher
Independent variable
Describes WHAT happens under certain circumstances
Law
Estimating that something will happen in the future based on experiences
Predicting
Information or data based on the qualities of something
Qualitative observation
A type of graph divided into sections that each represent a proportion of the whole
Circle graph/ Pie chart
A type of graph that presents data as rectangles of different heights
Bar graph
A step-by-step list of how to carry out an experiment
Procedure
The part of the experiment that is influenced by the independent variable
Dependent variable
The standard of comparison for your experiment
Control
An opinion based on experience and observation
Inference
Explanation of WHY something happens based on years of research and observation
Theory
An organizational chart that presents data in rows and columns, and is the best way of recording information during an experiment
Data table
Information or data based on countable measurements of something
Quantitative Observation
5th step of the Scientific Method
Collect results/ Analyze the data
A graph that shows the relationship between two variables, and is the best graph to show continuous change over time
Line graph
All the variable in an experiment that remain the same
Constants
Using any of your five senses to describe a thing or event
Observation
A changed factor in an experiment
Variable
A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact
Experiment