Last updated: Tuesday, September 6th

Problem: A how statement that includes the independent and dependent variable.
Variable: A part of an experiment that changes.
Independent Variable: A variable that causes change in the lab; you have control over this variable
Dependent Variable: A variable that is changed by the independent variable (the result of the independent variable); you measure this to collect data
Control: Part of an experiment that remains constant; it does not receive the independent variable
Experimental Group: Part of an experiment that is changed; it does receive the independent variable
Hypothesis: An if/then/because statement that includes the independent variable and a predicted outcome of the dependent variable


9/1/11
Scientific Method: a series of steps some scientists use to solve a problem.


8/31/11
Science: the human effort to understand the natural world and how the natural world works with supporting evidence.
Life Science: a branch of science that focuses on organisms (ex: biology)
Physical Science: a branch of science that focuses on abiotic factors (ex: physics, astronomy, chemistry)

Note: life and physical science can be integrated (ex: biochemistry).