test the hypothesis
analyze the results
gather information
dependent
manipulated variable
part of the experiment that changes, either by the experimenter or as a result of the experiment
the variable that is selected and controlled by the experimenter
part of the experiment that does not change, but remains consistent as a basis for comparison
draw conclusions
identify a problem
make a hypothesis
communicate results
stays the same
tentative assumption to test an idea
the variable that is observed and recorded as a reaction to the experiment
independent
If I add 4 tablespoons of salt to 2 cups of water then the density will increase enough to cause the potato slice to float.
control
responding variable