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Gen. Sci terms
Theories. laws, and obeservations terminology
Question | Answer |
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Observation | Gathering of information through the use of your five senses. |
Independent variable | The variable that is controlled or manipulated by the experimenter |
Theory | a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain a phenomena that is supported by evidence. |
Inference | An explanation for our observations made based on past experiences and prior knowledge. |
Dependent variable | The variable that is measured as a result of the experiment. |
Qualitative | Type of observation that involves describing |
Control variable | The variable that remains constant or is used in comparison to other variables. |
Quantitative | Type of observation that involves taking measurements or counting |
Hypothesis | A testable statement that proposes a possible explanation to a phenomena or event |
Law | Well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world based on a large body of knowledge and data. |