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Vocabulary Scientific Investigation

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AnalyzeStudy results of experiment
BiasPrejudice towards one outcome
ConclusionSummation of data answering proposed question
Constantsthe parts of an experiment that remain the same
Controlthe experiment run without the independent variable
Data Tablesmethod of organizing data collected in scientific experiment
Dependent Variablepart of experiment which responds to change in the independent variable (measurements)
Independent variablepart of experiment changed on purpose
Experimentcontrolled scientific study of a limited number of variables
Graphdiagram of data collected from experiment
Hypothesispotential answer to a question that can be tested by gathering information
Scientific lawA statement about what happens in nature that seems to be true all of the time
InferencesA conclusion based on observations
Observationsviewing or making measurements
Problema situation inspiring an experiment
Procedurethe steps of experiment
Qualitative observationthe quality observation - color, soft, etc
Quantitative observationthe measurement of quality - 4 cm long
Standardused to compare; the norm
Theorya proposed explanation which has been tested over and over
TechnologyThe use of tools in scientific investigation


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