| A | B |
|---|
| observation | a skill that involves the use of one or more of the senses to gather information and collect data |
| hypothesis | a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question. |
| inference | interpretation of an observation that is based on evidence or prior knowledge |
| science | a way of learning about the natural world and includes all the knowledge gained |
| data | the facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations |
| manipulated variable | one variable that is changed to test a hypothesis |
| responding variable | the factor that changes because of the manipulated variable |
| scientific theory | well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations |
| controlled experiment | experiment in which all of the variables except for one remain the same |
| variable | factors that can change in an experiment |
| scientific theory | a well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations |
