Scientific Method/Variables and Controls

Hypothesis

A prediction of a possible outcome of an experiment

Manipulated variable

Factor that is changed in an experiment

Responding variable

What you measure/ observe to obtain your results

Controlling variables

Keeping all variables the same except the manipulated variable

Observation

What the person preforming the activity sees, hears, smells, or tastes

Data

Measurements and other observations

Conclusion

Statement that sums up what you learn from the experiment.

Making a hypothesis

Step 2

State the problem

Step 1

Experiment

Step 3

Collect and Analyze data

Step 4

Draw conclusions

Step 5