Scientific Method Vocab

Front

Process providing a logical approach to problem solving.

Back

The scientific method

Front

Observation involving measurements or numbers.

Back

quantitative observation

Front

Observation made using senses.

Back

Qualitative observation

Front

A question that can be answered with an experiment.

Back

testable question

Front

Possible explanation that is clear and testable.

Back

Hypothesis

Front

Facts or information.

Back

Data

Front

Method to identify relationships by changing one variable at a time.

Back

Controlled experiment

Front

Aspects of an experiment kept the same throughout.

Back

Controlled variables

Front

Variable manipulated by the scientist.

Back

Independent Variable

Front

Factor in an experiment that changes in response to the independent variable.

Back

Dependent Variable