Scientific method terms

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• What is an independent variable

— The variable that you change on purpose.

• What is a dependent variable

— The variable that you measure or observe.

• What is a mode

— The value that appears most often in a set of data.

• What is a hypothesis

— A testable prediction about what you think will happen.

• What is a theory

— A well-supported explanation based on lots of evidence.

• What is a constant

— Something that is kept the same throughout an experiment.

• What is a control

— The standard or comparison used to see what happens without the experimental change.

• What is a law

— A statement describing a pattern or relationship in nature that has been repeatedly observed.

Wafting

A safe way to smell a substance by gently moving its fumes toward your nose with your hand. Never smell chemicals directly

Meniscus

The curved surface of a liquid in a container.