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Irving Science 1
Vocabulary for the Scientific Method
Term | Definition |
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analyze | review the data from an experiment to find out what they mean |
assumption | something that is believed to be true |
compare | look at to find similarities and differences |
conclusion (conclude) | the summary of an experiment, based on data |
control | a part of the experiment that is different from the experiment. |
data | information from an experiment |
describe | explain something with words |
evidence | data used to support a conclusion |
experiment | a test that is done to support or disprove a hypothesis |
inference (infer) | assume a fact, without proof, based on previous experience |
interpret | explain what something means; explain results of an experience |
investigation | a process designed to answer a question |
measure | obtain information about something (weight, length, width, height, etc.) |
observe | to watch or look at something to get information |
predict | determine what you think will happen when you do an experiment before you do the experiment |
theory | a well-supported explanation for something that occurs in nature |
variable | a part of an experiment that is changed |