Unit _____1__ Science Vocabulary SCI METHOD

Word

observati
on

purpose

Definition

An action or process of watching

something carefully

a relevant question to be asked;

one that can be easily tested
used to establish or confirm facts

research

hypothes
is

experime
nt

an idea that can be tested by an

experiment or observation
scientific procedure
undertaken to make a
discovery, test a hypothesis,
or demonstrate a known fact.

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Explanation

use your 5 senses to

describe matter

stating the question

must be testable
books
internet
ask experts
educated guess
what do you think is
going to happen

step by step
procedure

analyze

interpret the
recorded data

study or examine something

carefully in a methodical way

Unit ___________ Science Vocabulary

Word

conclusio
n

Definition

The result or outcome of an

experiment or observation

Independ the one that is intentinally changed

ent
variable

Depende
nt
variable

depends on the effect of

independent variable

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Explanation

Was your hypothesis

proven incorrect or correct?

Constant
variable

remains controlled
throughout