Scientific Method

The Scientific Method:

Define the Problem
Research/Observation
Hypothesis
Experiment
Observe/Collect Data
Analyze & Draw Conclusions

Confirm Results

Report

Hypothesis- idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved

Theory- a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based on of ideas which are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion or explanation

Law- a general rule that states what always happens when the same conditions exist

Accuracy- correct, exact without any mistakes

Precision- measured to a fine scale

Conclusion- judgment based on the analysis of data from experiments or field studies

Variable- any part of an experiment that can be changed

Field Study- observations collected in a natural setting instead of the lab

Length- how long something is

Width- how wide something is

Height- how tall something is

Mass- the measure of the amount of matter in an object

Matter- anything that has mass and takes up space

Molecule- small particles that make up matter

Atom- smallest part of a substance that still retains the properties of that substance

P⁺- protons

N⁰- neutrons

e^—electrons

Weight- the force of gravity pulling on an object

Balance- the mechanical device that is used to measure mass

Density- the ratio of mass of an object to its volume D=m/v

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