Scientific Method

4. a test that is performed in order to prove a hypothesis
5. a logical explanation for an observation
7. collecting information or studying about a particular subject
10. factors that are kept the same
12. descriptions which involve characteristics that cannot be counted, gathered using the five senses
14. a list of supplies and equipment used during an experiment
15. first step of a scientific method in which a problem is identified
16. the part that is manipulated, or changed, in an experiment
18. a broad comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true
19. shows the effect of the variable that is being tested

1. detailed step-by-step instructions used to conduct an experiment
2. the response that can be observed and measured in an experiment
3. the summary and meaning of the results of the experiment
6. a testable statement that predicts the outcome of an experiment, an educated guess.
8. part of the experiment that is not changed in order to compare the test results
9. observations that can be measured counted or calculated
11. pieces of factual information gathered by scientist for analysis
13. a careful study of something in order to understand it or explain it
17. an act of gathering information using one or more of the senses