use logical reasoning to explain events and draw conclusions based on observations

factors that change in an experiment

factor in an experiment that is the result/response of changing an independent variable

to design ways to collect data to test a hypothesis through an investigation under controlled conditions

factor in an experiment that YOU change (remember the I)

facts or evidence gathered through observation to reach a conclusion, often displayed visually

an educated prediction about what you think will happen in an experiment. It must be testable. It is usually written as an “if/then” statement.

factor used in an experiment that must remain constant and doesn’t change

an experiment where only one variable is changed at a time