Matching Pairs Scientific MethodOnline version This is a memory game to practice some of the components of the Scientific Method. by jamie carpenter 1 A testable educated guess. 2 The part of an experiment that responds to another change and is measured, counted, or observed. 3 The group in an experiment that does not receive treatment and is then used as a basis for comparison. 4 Data that is descriptive in nature to include observations. 5 The part of an experiment that is the same for each experimental group in an effort to make sure that there is only one independent variable. 6 The part of an experiment that is intentionally changed by the experimenter in an effort to cause change in something else. 7 Data that is numerical in nature including measurements or counts. The Dependent Variable Constant Control The Independent Variable Qualitative Quantitative Hypothesis