| A | B |
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| independent variable | What you are testing in the experiment - what you change |
| dependent variable | The outcome or end result of the experiment |
| science | The study of natural events and conditions; a logical and structured way of thinking about the world |
| empirical evidence | Evidence gotten from observations, measurments, and other types of data scientists gather |
| theory | A well supported explanation dealing with the natural world that has been tested many, many times |
| model | Pattern, plan, description, or representation of what is being studied; allows scientists to study things too small, too large, hard to get to, or very complex |
| law | Basic principle of nature that always occurs under certain conditions and stated in a way that tells you what will happen |
| experiment | Step by step procedure to study something under controlled conditions; many times done in a laboratory |
| observation | Process of gathering information using the senses or tools |
| hypothesis | Testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation |
| constant | Variable that is NOT changed in the experiment; the things that are kept the same to make the experiment fair |
| data | Measurements and information gathered during an investigation that are used in calculation or figuring out the answer to something |
| mean | Also known as the average; calculated by adding up all the numbers then dividing by the total number of values |
| simulation | A moving model that shows how something works, behaves, or functions; done on the computer |
