Scientific Method Vocabulary

Factor that can be changed in acontrolled experiment; what I'm testing/changing.

Orderly, direct information gathering about anatural phenomenon.

Factor being measured in a controlledexperiment; my result. 

Explanation of a natural phenomenon based onmany observations and investigations over time. 

Data collected as numbers

Occurrence of accidental or unexpected butfortunate outcomes. 

Assumption based on prior experience.

A judgment, decision, or opinion formed after an investigation

Quantitative or qualitative information gained from scientificinvestigation.

Procedure performed in a controlled setting to test a hypothesis andcollect precise data

Logo representing a specific danger such as radioactivity, electricalor biological hazard

In a controlled experiment, the groupreceiving the factor being tested. 

Testable explanation of a situation.

Data collected using descriptions of what oursenses detect

Factor that remains fixed/same during anexperiment.

A series of problem solving procedures that include observations & forming a hypothesis.

In a controlled experiment, the group notreceiving the factor being tested.