Scientific+Methods

=Scientific Methods, Controls, and Variables=

Objectives:
 * Read each experiment or scenario.
 * Identify the control group
 * Distinguish the independent and dependent variables
 * Explain a likely conclusion using the data from each experiment
 * Suggest ways to improve each experiment

__Observation__ - statement of the problem or question.

__Hypothesis__ - IS NOT an educated guess. Is a testable explanation to a question or problem.

__Control__ - a single, unique group in the experiment which does not change. It is used as a baseline for the purpose of comparing. It is not subject to the independent variable.

__Independent variable__ - the one "new thing" you bring in to vary/change-up in the experiment.

__Dependent variable__ - the one "thing" you intend to measure in the experiment. Look at the data.

__Results__ - a conclusion made from the measured data which proves or disproves your hypothesis.