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| Theory | a statement of an idea or principle that has been tested by many scientists over time |
| Law | a well established theory that has passed many tests |
| Scientific Method | a model used by scientists to solve problems in a logical and orderly way |
| Hypothesis | a suggested solution to a problem based upon known information |
| Experiment | the plan used to test a hypothesis |
| Variable | anything that can affect the results of an experiment |
| Control | It is the same as the experiment witht he exception of the variable being tested |
| Data | Observations made during an experiment and recorded |
| Conclusion | summary that explains the observations and describes how the data relate to the problem |
| Inference | forming a conclusion based upon facts, not direct observation |
| Classification | grouping things based on similarities or shared characteristics |
| Analzye | using graphs, charts, tables and diagrams to study data |
