series of steps used to answer questions/solve problems

question to answer by experimentation

a testable prediction based on research

evidence collected using your 5 senses

general observation using description

observation using specific number measurements

anything changed or controlled in experiments

a factor that doesn't change when others do

the variable you change (cause)-graphed on x-axis

changes as a result of experiment (effect) graphed on y-axis

standard used for comparison

summary of what is learned in experiment

same as independent variable

same as dependent variable

sequence of the experiment

conclusion based on information/background knowledge