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Science Vocab 1

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Scientific MethodGenerally include posing questions, developing and testing hypothesis and drawing conclusions.
Variableis one of the factors that change in an experiment
Responding VariableIs what you measure or observe to obtain your results
Manipulated VariableThe factor that you change in an experiment
ExperimentA way to test your hypothesis
Scienceis a way of learning about the natural world and the knowledge gained through that process
ObservationInvolves using sight, hearing, smell, and sometimes tase.
InferenceAn interpretation based on your observation and prior knowledge
Classifygrouping together items that are alike in some ways
QuantitiveAn exact observation that describes something using a measurement tool
QualitativeWhen you describe something using your sences
PredictionMaking a inference about a furture event
ConclusionIs a statement that sums up what you have learned from an experiment
Hypothesisis a possible explaination for observations that relate to scientific questions
Controlled VariableA varialbe that changes on its own
DataThe facts, figures, and other evidence gained through observation.
TheoryA well tested scientific concept that explains a wide range of observation.



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