Scientific Method

A possible answer to a question that can be tested.

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Principle

• Inference

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Defines relationships that are valid everywhere in the universe

• Scientific Theory

• Principle

• Scientific Law

• Fact

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A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Principle

• Inference

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An idea based on scientific rules and laws that is generally accepted by scientists.

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Principle

• Inference

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Information obtained through the senses.

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Principle

• Inference

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A well-tested explanation for a set of observations or experimental results

• Scientific Theory

• Principle

• Scientific Law

• Fact

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An observation that has been confirmed many times and is accepted as true

• Scientific Theory

• Principle

• Scientific Law

• Fact

A series of steps used to solve a scientific problem

• Scientific Theory

• Scientific Method

• Scientific Law

• Scientific Principle

The condition in an experiment that is changed or manipulated.

• Dependent Variable

• Experimental Group

• Independent Variable

• Control Group

The condition in an experiment that is observed or measured

• Dependent Variable

• Experimental Group

• Independent Variable

• Control Group