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Science
Term | Definition |
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Qualiative Observations | made by gathering information that can be recorded using descriptive language |
Quanitative Observations | Made by gathering information that can be recorded as a number with a measurement unit |
Inference | not a fact, But an interpretation of what the direct observations mean |
Scientific Law | describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions |
Constant | part of an experiment that is intentionally changed by the experimenter |
Variable | part of the experiment that changes |
Manipulative Variable | a factor in a controlled experiment that is intentionally changed by the experimeter |
Scientific Theory | a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results |
inquire | to ask information |
Responding Variable | a resulting factor in a controlled experiment that is observed and measured to see if it changes due to the manipulation of another variable |
Experiment | a course of action completed in order to test a hypothesis |
Control | a standard to which all other levels are compared in a scientific experiment |