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| An experiment that has at least two groups with one receiving the independent variable |
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| any factor in an experiment that changes |
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| The thing that you change in an experiment |
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| The result of what you changed (what happens because of what you changed) |
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| An if, then statement that tells what you plan on changing (independent variable) and what you expect to see (dependent variable |
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| Observations recorded during the experiment |
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| Any information that you get when using your five senses |
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| Any conclusion that you make from your observations |
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| The part of the experiment where you make inferences about your data |
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| The part of the experiment where you summarize your experiment |
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| the base measure of length |
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| The base measure of volume |
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| The base measure of mass (weight) |
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| Used to carry the microscope |
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| Controls the amount of light passing through the sample |
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| Where you place the slide |
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| Used for focusing on low pwer |
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| Used for focusing on high power |
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| Rotates to turn objectives |
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| used to show changes over time |
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| group that does not receive the variable (stays as close to natural as possible) |
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| the process that we use to solve a problem |
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| the process that we use to solve a problem |
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| one hand should support this as we carry the microscope |
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| magnifies obkects 40 times (40X) |
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| magnifies objects 400 times (400X) |
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