Scientific Method Vocabulary https://youtu.be/wlb7tLJy5AI
a process for proving or disproving a scientific question Scientific Method – a process for proving or disproving a scientific question
Using the senses to notice your environment Observation Using the senses to notice your environment
Hypothesis ??? An idea not proven, but assumed to be true for purposes of further study or investigation (educated guess) A hypothesis MUST be TESTABLE
Experiment To change objects and events and compare them to original objects or events
Variable vs Control (a valid experiment will only have one variable) Variable – one object that is changed during a scientific investigation Control – the objects that are not changed during a scientific investigation (a valid experiment will only have one variable)
Result Information (Data) that is collected at the end of an experiment
Conclusion A statement that tells the outcome of an investigation; the data has been interpreted and studied in relation to the hypothesis (A collection of all information that states whether or not the hypothesis was correct)