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| Scientific processes | The actions that make up an inquiry; these usually include asking questions, determining what is known, investigating, interpreting results, and sharing information. |
| Hypothesis | A tentative explanation for an observation or phenomenon. |
| Creative thinking | A habit of mind that involves considering new ideas for solving problems. |
| Skepticism | The act of doubting and questioning. |
| Critical thinking | A method of analysis that depends on logic and reasoning. |
| Independent variable | A factor that can be changed separately, or independently. |
| Dependent variable | A factor that responds to, or depends on, another factor or factors. |
| Experimental group | A set of experimental trials in which the effects of changes in an independent variable is tested. |
| Control group | A set of experimental trials in which all variables are kept the same |
| Model | A representation of an object or process. |
| Theory | In science, a set of widely accepted explanations of observations and phenomena. |
| Technology | The use of scientific knowledge to solve problems or engineer new products, tools, or processes. |
| Ethics | The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession. |
| Informed consent | An agreement to participate in an experiment based on information about the purpose, procedures, and risks involved. |
