Scientific Method Vocabulary

Something that the experimenter changes on purpose in the experiment. This will cause a change.

Exactness of measurement.

is the effect that is being tested. Its value depends on changes in something else.

The instrument used to magnify objects hidden to the naked eye.

Explanation based on scientific knowledge.

The group exposed to changes when the independent variable is being tested.

Which of the following shows the correct order for the Scientific Method?

Prediction or educated guess of an outcome.

Which of the following is not part of the Scientific Method?

The standard to which the results are compared; nothing changes within this group.

Representation of an object or a process.

An organized procedure to test something.

A variable that stays the same.

Aggreement to participate in an experiment.

Procedure used to solve problems.