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| hypothesis | a statement that predicts a relationship between cause and effect in a way that can be tested |
| independent variable | this is the variable the experiment manipulates; it is what we change |
| inference | conclusions or deductions based on observations |
| model | a way of explaining or demonstrating what might be happening and to predict what will occur in new situations |
| observation | any information that is collected with any of the senses |
| opinion | ideas people have that may or may not be based upon fact |
| peer review | the proscess where several scientists examine the details of an experiment; one of the checks and balances in science |
| research plan | the initial stage of an experiment that involves finding background information, developing a hypothesis, and developing the plan for the experiment |
| scientific literacy | involves applying critical thinking skills to everday life |
