Scientific method

Control Group

The group does not contain the variable and is used to compare to the experimental group

Dependent Variable

The second condition which scientists observe or measure that results from change in the independent variable

Observations

The result of careful watching and recording

Inferences

Conclusion drawn from evidence, not necessarily observed first hand

Quantitative

Measurements taken from an experiment: time, temp, length , mass

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Experimental Group

This group contains the factor or variable for which you are testing

Data

Information from the experiment results

Hypothesis

A testable explanation for a question or a problem

Independent Variable

The condition in the experiment you are changing

Qualitative

Using words to describe observations during an experiment

Theory

A hypothesis supported by data