A sharing of feelings, thoughts, or information.

To use the information from an investigation to come up with a decision or an answer.

A group in an experiment that is not tested with the independent variable; purpose is to be compared to experimental group.

Measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment.

A scientific test that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a question.

An explanation based on results that are not directly observed.

A scientific study of the natural world that may include: observations, questions, data, results, conclusions, and communication.

Information gathered through the five senses.

To state what will happen in the future based on data or observation.

Describes a question that can be answered through an experiment or observation.

One or multiple sets of observations in an experiment; repeated w/ the purpose of receiving more accurate results.

A term used to describe the certainty of data or results of an investigation or experiment.

A condition or factor that can be changed or controlled in order to test a hypothesis in a scientific experiment.