Scientific Review Study Guide

an explanation that is based on observations and can be tested 

                      and measured through experimentation.  (educated guess)

• hypothesis

• dependent variable

• experiment

• observation

paying attention to details; examining through the use of the five

senses. (taste, touch, smell, hear, see)

• hypothesis

• experiment

• observation

• variable

series of steps that are carried out under controlled conditions to 

                       test a hypothesis.

• dependent variable

• observation

• experiment

• scientific method

information collected using specific methods for a specific purpose of 

           studying or analyzing.

• data

• hypothesis

• scientific method

• observation

refers to inspecting and breaking down collected information.

• results

• inquiry

• conclusion

• analyze

a summary of data collected during an experiment; an explanation  

                      of your results of an experiment.

• conclusion

• observation

• answer

• results

a process of asking questions and seeking information.

• inquiry

• scientific method

• science

where you report what happened in the experiment.

• variable

• conclusion

• results

• analyze

fact or event that is observable.

• hypothesis

• science

• phenomenon

• analyze

a standard against which change can be measured.

• control group

• experimental group

• variable