Scientific Method Vocabulary - F&C

Front

What is the group in an experiment that is exposed to changes in the independent variable?

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Experimental Group

Front

What do you call anything you can see, smell, taste, touch, or hear?

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Observation

Front

What are the things that stay the same during an experiment called?

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Constants

Front

What is the variable in an experiment that a scientist purposely changes?

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Independent Variable

Front

What is the group that does not receive treatment during the experiment called?

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Control Group

Front

What is the variable that is measured in an experiment called?

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Dependent Variable

Front

What is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested?

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Hypothesis

Front

What is a statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature?

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Theory

Front

What is the process of using your senses to gather information called?

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Observation

Front

What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

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An observation is a direct gathering of information using senses, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from observations.