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Science
Term | Definition |
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Quality Observation | made by gathering information that can be recorded using descriptive language. |
Quanitative Observation | 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 held in the same condition for control and experimental. |
Variable | part of the experiment that changes. |
Manipulated Variable | a factor in a controlled experiment that is intentionally changed by the experimenter. |
Scientific Theory | a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results. |
Inquire | to ask for information. |
Responding Variable | a resulting factor in a controlled experiment that is observed and measured to see if it changes due to the manipulated 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 i a scientific experiment. |