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| conclusion | Written paragraph about the outcome of an experiment that relates the data collected to the hypothesis |
| control | that group in an experiment in which everything - except the variable to be tested - is identical; the standard of comparison in an experiment |
| controlled experiment | an experiment in which all variables - except the one being tested - are exactly the same |
| data | the results of specific trials or tests completed during experiments, information |
| dependent variable | the variable an experiment that is measured |
| evidence | support for the idea that something is true |
| experiment | a series of trials or tests that are done to support or refute a hypothesis |
| hypothesis | a statement (usually If...then) that predicts a relationship between cause and effect in a way that can be tested |
| independent variable | The variable that is changed by the experimentor in an experiment |
| inference | a conclusion or explanation based on observations |
| model | a representation used to explain or demonstrate a process or structure; also used to predict what might occur in a new situation |
| qualitative observations | written descriptions using any of the senses |
| scientific literacy | a basic knowledge of the natural world combined with an understanding of the diverse ways that scientists gain knowledge |
| research plan | the initial stage of an experiment that involves finding background information, developing a hypothesis, and devising an experimental method for testing the hypothesis |
| x axis on graph | axis where the independent variable is placed |
| y axis on graph | axis where the dependent variable is placed |
| quantitative observations | observations that require numbers or measurements |
| research question | what the scientists would like to find out in the experiment, usually stated in a question format |
