Scientific Method Notes

Scientific MethodO Introduction (observe something you

want to know about)O Question (a question that can be

answered by and investigation)O Hypothesis (a prediction that is

educated and can be tested)O MaterialsO ProcedureO Data (Data table, Graph)O Conclusion

VariablesOManipulated Variable: What is

changedOResponding Variable: What is

measuredOControlled Variable: What stays

the sameOExperimental Control: What the

experiment is being compared to (a normal/unchanged test subject)

ExperimentsControlled

experiment

Uncontrolled experiment

OTests one variableOEliminate or

control other variables

OControl setting/environment

OExperimental control

OTests multiple variables

ONo experimental control

OHeld in open setting

Vocabulary

Theory Law

O A well tested explanation of a scientific observation supported by data

O A statement about a scientific event that has been proven to be fact by data

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