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Science 8
Term | Definition |
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Qualitative | Made by gathering information that can be recorded using descriptive language. |
Quanitative | 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 an experiment that changes. |
Independent Variable (MV) | 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. |
Inquiry | To ask for information |
Dependent Variable (RV) | 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 |
Contol | A standard to which all other levels are compared in a scientific experiment. |