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| Scientific Method | A set of techniques used to investigate observable facts and occurences |
| Data | Observable facts |
| Hypothesis | An educated guess |
| Conclusion | supports or does not support the hypothesis |
| Control | Remains the same throughout the experiment |
| Dependent Variable | The phenomenon that is affected and may change |
| Independent Variable | A factor that might be affecting the phenomenon you are investigating |
| Observational Study | A type of study in which scientists do not manipulate the conditions |
| Experiment | A well designed ethical study |
| Randomization | This increases the chances of valid results |
| Predictions | Based on evidence and analysis of data |
| Trends | Future Forecasts based on observable data |
| Inertia | An objects resistence to change its current state of motion |
| Inferences | a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence |
| Graphs and Charts | Visual Aids to help analyze data |
| Scientific Theory | A substantiated explanation of the natural world which can always be challenged by new data and evidence |
| Main Ideas | Must be supported by facts, details and evidence |
| Diagrams | Visual models that are labelled with details |
| Sample size | A % of the total population |
| Bias | An unrepresented group excluded from the sample data that was used for the experiment |
