Science 7 Lesson 1 Quarter 1: Scientific Investigation

starting point, the question to be solved

problem

a testable prediction

hypothesis

step by step process

experiment

facts or measurement/gathering data/using charts, notes or graphics

observation/data

share a finding/thoughts

communication

summary or suggestion for improvement

conclusion

characteristics or attributes that can be measured/quantified and are subject to change

variables

the variable that is manipulated/changed to see the effect on the dependent variable

independent variable

the variable that is measured and expected to change in response to the independent variable

dependent variable

the variable that are kept constant/controlled to prevent them from influencing the dependent variable

controlled variable