Relier Pairs Experiments Memory GameVersion en ligne Match each word with its definition. par Katy Wickenheiser 1 Theory 2 Dependent Variable 3 Inference 4 Scientific Method 5 Independent Variable 6 Hypothesis 7 Observation 8 Control/Constant 9 Control Group 10 Experimental Group A process of critical thinking that uses observations and experiments to investigate testable predictions about the physical universe. A variable / variables that are held the same or constant for all experimental groups. A testable explanation about an observation. Typically an If…then statement. A logical explanation or conclusion based on observations and/or facts. The group or subjects that are included in the experiment. This is the group where the independent variable is applied. The data collected by using the five senses or measurement tools to learn about objects and events. The group or subject that is used as a standard for comparison in an experiment. An explanation for generalized patterns in nature that is supported by evidence based on data collected using scientific methods A factor that can be changed or manipulated in an experiment by the scientist; "you change it" variables. A factor that responds to changes in other variables in an experiment; "it changed" variables. You measure it.