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| model | an object that can be a very useful type of investigation when the object or system the scientist is studying is too large, far away, complicated, or dangerous to fully observe in person |
| peer review | a process where other scientists review the procedures and results of an investigation to decide whether conculusions and data make sense |
| conclusion | a general statement that summarizes the results of an investigation and is supported by data and observations |
| evidence | data and observations that are gathered during an investigation |
| variable | something that could change in a scientific investigation; only one should be changed at a time |
| unbiased | when you base your work on fairness and facts, not personal opinion |
| inferences | conclusions or predictions that are made by studying observations |
| measurement | a kind of observation that requires using a tool |
| prediction | gives an idea about what an experiment or project will show; what you think the answer to the question will be |
| investigation | when you collect data to learn more about an object |
| observation | when you get information about something using your senses |
