Scientific+Method

flat =Vocabulary= Observation Inference Independent variable Dependent Variable Standardizing variable Hypothesis Theory Law Data Controlled Experiment Control group Analysis Conclusion Placebo Quantitative data Qualitative data

Independent vs. Dependent variable: The Independent variable is the one that is purposefully changed. The Dependent Variable changes as a result of it. It is what you are measuring.

Standardizing variables (constant variables) - other variable that you keep the same

Unexpected variables

=Thumb Wars= List factors that could affect the outcome of a Thumb War. Devise a hypothesis to test one of the factors. A hypothesis is an If...then statement. Design your experiment (test one variable. It would be great if every group tests something different.) Who will you test?, etc. Give the Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, Standardizing Variables, and Unintended Variables. Collect the data you need as you experiment. We will create as a class or as groups an infographic with the data.