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6th Science U1 L1&2
Term | Definition |
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Experiment | A carefully planned test used to discover something unknown. |
Observation | The things that can be seen during an experiment. |
Independent variale | The part of the experiment that WE change during the investigation. |
Dependent variable | The part of the experiment that changes because of the changes we make |
Data | A collection of observations, measurements and/or facts. |
Hypothesis | A testable idea that can be used to make an investigation. |
Law | The rules of the scientific world. |
Theory | Explains how something happens, but isn't proven. |
Empirical evidence | Measurements and data collected to support a scientific explanation. |