Scientific Method Flashcards
1
Q
Independent Variable
A
1 thing that changes in the experiment.
Ex: jar covered or not covered
2
Q
Dependent variable
A
What is measured
Ex: number of maggots
3
Q
Hypothesis
A
A question that leads to your experiment. Based on an observation.
4
Q
Control group
A
The group in the experiment that stays the same.
Ex: jar uncovered
5
Q
Experimental group
A
The group that has the independent variable.
Ex: jar covered
6
Q
Constants
A
What stays the same during the experiment.
Ex: size of jar, size of meat, type of meat.
