Scientific Method Vocabulary

A suggested solution to the problem.

Scientists share their findings with each other and with the public.

The same experiment performed over and over yields the same results.

There are patterns in nature.

The least complex explanations are best.

No bias or prejudice involved, results are not predetermined.

Results of the experiment.

A procedure to test the hypothesis.

The first step in the scientific method.

All natural phenomenon that occur are a result of natural forces that exist on Earth.

Nature is predictable.

States what the experimenter believes should happen.

Results are not predetermined. 

Theories are changed when new evidence is uncovered or discovered.

Restates the problem.

Used to create a problem.

Way to communicate data to others in an understandable way.

Justification of the experimenter's belief of what should happen.

We can understand nature and natural events.

Assumption that there is always some chance of error in experiments.

Measures what you observe.

Describes what you observe.

The human mind is capable of understanding all natural phenomena. 

Factors kept constant to use as a comparison.

Factor that is measured or observed.