Definitions

Conclusion

• Final explanation of what took place

• An introduction to the topic

• A summary of the main points

• A detailed analysis of the arguments

Hypothesis

• A statement that cannot be tested

• An educated guess that can be tested

• A conclusion drawn from data

• A theory that is widely accepted

Controlled Variable

• Variable that you keep the same

• Variable that changes during the experiment

• Variable that is measured in the experiment

• Variable that is manipulated by the researcher

Dependant Variable

• Variable that you measure

• Variable that you control

• Variable that remains constant

• Variable that is manipulated

Variable

• Factors that change

• Constants that remain the same

• Elements that are fixed

• Parameters that do not vary

Flammable

• Catches fire.

• Does not burn.

• Is waterproof.

• Is non-toxic.

Inference

• A conclusion drawn from evidence

• A type of logical fallacy

• A statement of fact

• A method of data collection

Independent Variable

• Variable that you change

• Variable that remains constant

• Variable that is measured

• Variable that is influenced by others

Observation

• something detected using the senses

• a conclusion drawn from data

• a hypothesis that needs testing

• a theory that explains phenomena