Scientific Method

Question 1

Independent Variable

Answer 1

Factor that you change on purpose; also called Manipulated Variable

Question 2

Dependant Variable

Answer 2

Factor that you observe or measure in response to a change in the independent variable; also called Responding Variable

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

Possible explanation for a set of observations OR an answer to a scientific question; must be testable

Question 4

Constant

Answer 4

Characteristics in an experiment that dont change from trial to trial

Question 5

Control

Answer 5

Standard to which you compare the results of an experiment

Question 6

Trials

Answer 6

Number of times an experiment is repeated for each level, or value, of the independent variable. The more trials, the more reliable your results

Question 7

Variables

Answer 7

Characteristics in an experiment that change or could be changed