Scientific Method
An organized approach to solve problems
observe
Use your 5 senses; define the problem
Hypotheses
Educated guess; reasonable explanation for the observations
Experiments
Tests each hypothesis in order to prove or disapprove
analyze
Compares the results from the experiment to the original hypothesis
Conclusion (theory)
a hypothesis supported by experimental evidence
scientific law
Used to describe a natural phenomenon which has been tested over a long period of time under different conditions
scientific theory
A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.