| A | B |
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| Problem | A question you want answered |
| Hypothesis | A proposed explanation |
| Inference | An interpretation of an observation based on evidence and prior knowledge |
| Observation | Information gathered using your 5 senses |
| Experiment | Conducting a controlled test or investigation |
| Variable | Any factor in an experiment that can change |
| Manipulated (Independent) Variable | The one factor that is changed during a controlled experiment |
| Responding ( Dependent) Variable | The factor that is expected to change as a result of the Manipulated Variable |
| Data | Information gathered during an experiment |
| Interpret | To explain the meaning of something |
| Analyze | To explain in detail |
| Summarize | A summary of how the results relate to an experiment |
| Evaluate | To make a judgment based on specific information |
| Conclusion | Explain the main points of the experiment |
| Identify | To determine identity |
| Theory | A well tested concept that explains a wide range of observations |
| Law | A statement that describes what should happen in a specific situation |
| Model | A representation of either very small, very large or very complex happenings |
