1. Scientific Method Vocabulary

2. a process for proving or disproving a scientific question
Scientific Method –
a process for proving or disproving a scientific question

4. Using the senses to notice your environment
Observation
Using the senses to notice your environment

5. Hypothesis
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An idea not proven, but assumed to be true for purposes of further study or investigation (educated guess)
A hypothesis MUST be TESTABLE

6. Experiment To change objects and events and compare them to
original objects or events

7. 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)

8. Result
Information (Data) that is collected at the end of an experiment

9. 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)