Scientific Method Flashcards
Scientific Method
Method used by scientists to systematically solve problems.
Question
First step in the scientific method; what will be answered by the conclusion of the scientific method
Hypothesis
An educated guess; a guess at the answer to the question in the scientific method; an idea
Procedure
The steps one has to follow to do an experiment
Materials
All the objects needed to perform an experiment
Data
Information that is collected during an experiment
Conclusion
The solution to the question in the scientific method; results
Independent variable
Variable that is changed by the scientist; the cause
Dependent variable
Changes in response to the change made by the scientist; the effect
Control
Variables of an experiment that stay the same throughout the experiment
Trial
An experiment; effort or attempt