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An organized method or procedure to investigate phenomena, get new knowledge, correct errors and mistakes, and test theories. It consists of making observations, taking measurements, and conducting experiments in order to formulate, test, and modify hypot	Scientific Method
the variables that the experimenter changes to test their dependent variable. It stands alone and is not changed by the other variables the experimenter is trying to measure. For example: If an experimenter is measuring if fertilizer affects a plant's hei	Independent Variable
the result or outcome of the experiment.	Conclusion
is information about qualities; information that can not actually be measured. Some examples of qualitative data are the softness of your skin, the color of your eyes, and how much you care for something.	Qualitative Data
s information about quantities; that is, information that can be measured and written down with numbers. Some examples of quantitative data are your height, your shoe size, and the height of your vertical jump.	Quantitative Data
a set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena.	Scientific Theory
an educated guess or proposed explanation about how something works that is possible to test to prove it right or wrong.	Hypothesis