| A | B |
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| quantitative | An exact observation made using a measurement tool |
| prediction | forecasting future events or a special type of guess about the future |
| variable | a part of an experiment that can change |
| experiment | a test of a hypothesis conducted under specific or controled conditions |
| conclusion | a summary of the results of an experiment; the last step of the experiment |
| data | facts, figures or other information gained through observation |
| inference | an interpretation based on observation and prior knowledge |
| theory | well tested scientific concept that explains a wide range of observation |
| manipulated variable | a variable that is changed by the scientist |
| hypothesis | a possible explanation for a set of observations that relate a to a scientific question |
| science | a way of learning about the natural world |
| observation | using your five senses to describe something |
| scientific method | a way of investigation a science question which generally includes posing questions, developing and testing hypothesis and drawing conclusion |
| classify | grouping or sorting objects based on similar characteristics to make it easy to study and find them |
| responding variable | the variable that changes as a result of the munipluated variable |
| qualitative | an observation made using your five senses |
| controlled variable | a part of the experiment that is kept the same throughout the testing |
