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Cards Term Scientific Method Definition An orderly plan that scientists use. Term Question Definition The problem/question written in the form of a question. Example: Will the flowers grow better with Flower Power fertilizer? Term Observations Definition Using your 5 senses to make observations. Term Problem Definition What you want to find out in the experiment. Written as a statement. Example: Flowers grow better with Flower Power Fertilizer. Term Research/Collecting Information Definition Read books, talk with an expert, use the Internet for information pertaining to your question/problem. Term Hypothesis Definition A possible answer to your question/problem. Also called an "Educated Guess." Example: If we use Flower Power Fertlizer, then the flowers will grow better. Example: Flowers grow better with Flower Power Fertilizer. Term Controlled Experiment Definition An experiment with many trials, many controls, and one manipulated variable. A way to test the hypothesis. Term Controls Definition The things in an experiment that do not change. Term Variable Definition The one thing that gets changed in an experiment so the scientist can get reliable results. Also called the "Manipulated Variable." Term Trials Definition The number of times an experiment is done. Term Data Definition The information collected during an experiment. Term Results Definition The outcome of your experiment presented in tables or graphs to show what was discovered or learned. Term Conclusions Definition Was your hypothesis correct or incorrect? Designing a new hypothesis if necessary. Term Communicating Results Definition Written or oral information that you share with others about your discovery.