Vocabulary
A possible answer to a scientific question
Hypothesis
Facts, figures and evidence collected during observation
Data
Factors that change within an experiment
Variable
Grouping together based on similar characteristics
Classifying
An experiment with only one manipulated variable at a time
Controlled Experiment
The variable that is purposely changed (Independent Variable)
Manipulated Variable
A well-tested explanation for experimental results or observations
Scientific Theory
Having Doubt
Skepticism
How scientists study the natural world
Scientific Inquiry
The variable that changes because of the manipulated variable (Dependent Variable)
Responding
A statement of what scientists expect to happen every time
Scientific Law
Making Decisions based on FACTS
Objective