scienific method

6. a variable (often denoted by x ) whose variation does not depend on that of another
9. a detailed examination of anything complex in order to understand its nature or to determine its essential features : a thorough study. doing a careful analysis of the problem
10. a variable (often denoted by y ) whose value depends on that of another

1. a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
2. a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network
3. a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings
4. A control variable is anything that is held constant or limited in a research study. It's a variable that is not of interest to the study's objectives, but is controlled because it could influence the outcomes
5. a method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses
7. a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact
8. facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.