7th Grade Scientific Method Part 1

A testable prediction

• theory

• hypothesis

• experiment

• observation

A variable that is varied (changed) by the researcher.

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• experiment

• control

The variable that is being measured.

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• independent variable

• dependent variable

A sample that remains the same throughout an experiment.

• prediction

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• control

To explain what will happen before it occurs.

• observation

• classify

• predict

• law

A summary based on evidence or facts.

• predict

• conclusion

• law

• theory

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

• hypothesis

• predict

• infer

• conclusion

Information obtained through one or more of the five senses.

• observation

• control

• independent variable

• classify

To group based on similar characteristics.

• law

• predict

• theory

• classify

A summary of many experimental results and observations; a law tells how things work.

• law

• theory

• experiment

• conclusion