Science: SOL 5.1

Using a testable question to speculate what the outcome of an experiment will be based on information gathered through research. It may be stated as an "if/then" statement.

• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Inference

A forecast about what will happen in a future situation based on trends in data.

• Hypothesis
• Prediction
• Observation

The part of the scientific method used to test a hypothesis

• Variables
• Data
• Experiment 

The variable in an experiment which is changed on purpose by the experimenter

• Manipulated/ Independent 
• Responding/ Dependent

The variable in an experiment which changes as a result and can be measurable

• Manipulated/ Independent
• Responding/ Dependent

Information gathered through your five senses

• Hypothesis
• Prediction
• Observation

Observations which are made without using measurements. (Color, texture, odor, brightness, etc.)

• Quantitative Observation
• Qualitative Observation 

Observations which are made and can be measured in length, volume, temperature, or mass

• Quantitative Observation
• Qualitative Observation 

A tool used for organizing objects and organisms by sorting them into categories according to their similarities and differences. It consists of branching choices organized into levels.

• Classification Key
• Inference
• Conclusion

Using prior information based on past experiences to generate conclusions about observations.

• Classification Key
• Inference
• Conclusion