Hypothesis
What you THINK will
happen in an experiment.
Data
Facts obtained from an
experiment.
Observation
Quantitative
Observation
Qualitative
Observation
Conclusion
Responding
Variable
Manipulated
Variable
Inference
Prediction
Anything learned from an
experiment using the 5
senses.
Observations that involve
number data.
Observations that involve
descriptions involving your
senses.
A statement that responds
to your hypothesis.
The thing that “happens” in
an experiment.
The thing you “do” in order
to get a response.
Using prior knowledge that
could explain the outcome
of an experiment.
A forecast of
future events.