| A | B |
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| Quantitative Observation | a description of matter that involves a measurement |
| Hypothesis | prediction about the outcome of an experiment |
| Manipulated Variable | the factor that is changed in an experiment |
| Responding Variable | what you measure or observe to obtain you data |
| Qualitative Observation | a description of matter that does not involve a measurement |
| Controlled Variables | a variable in an experiment that stays the same for all groups tested |
| Observation | information gathered using you senses |
| Scientific Method | organized method of problem solving |
| Data | measurements and other observations |
| Conclusion | statement that sums up what you learn from an experiment |
| Inference | a possible explanation based on your observations and prior knowledge |
| Independent Variable | factor that is changed in an experiment |
| Dependent Variable | what you measure or observe to obtain your data |
| Constant | variable in an experiment that stays the same for all groups tested |
