Definitions
Sentences
Definitions
100

Explain the meaning of data that has been gathered and analyzed

 

Interpret

100
Use "data" in a sentence

e.g; I collected all my data 

100

They includes variables that can be measured.  They can be answered with available time and materials. They cannot be answered with a book or internet search.

Testable questions

200

The process of looking closely and picking apart data in order to discuss or interpret it

Analyze

200
Use "procedure" in a sentence
e.g; the procedure has five steps
200

The variable in an experiment that does NOT depend on other variables

Independent Variable

300

Facts and statistics gathered together for the purpose of analysis

Data

300

use "hypothesis" in a sentence

e.g; my hypothesis was correct!
300

The variable in an experiment that DOES depend on other variables

 

Dependent Variable

400

Noticing and gathering data through one’s senses in an effort to gain information and understand something

Observation

400

use "interpret" in a sentence

e.g; it took me hours to interpret the data

400

A claim made with some evidence that is further proved or disproved through experimentation or investigation

Hypothesis

500

A sequence of actions conducted in a certain order, sometimes to test a hypothesis

Procedure

500

use "analyze" in a sentence

e.g; "I analyzed the data carefully"

500

A scientific procedure used to test a hypothesis or to make a discovery

Experiment / Investigation