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Science Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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A decision based on observations and analysis of data in an experiment. | Conclusion |
The study of living things and how they interact with things around them. | Life Science |
1. State the problem or question 2. Propose an explanation, also known as a hypothesis 3. Collect evidence (conduct an experiment) 4. Analyze Data 5. Draw conclusions and if necessary, revise and repeat experiment. | Scientific Method |
To examine, closely study, and evaluate in order to better understand data. | Analyze |
The study of right and wrong in people's behavior/conduct | ethics |
Logical conclusions based on factual knowledge or evidence | Inference |
viewing and recording data | observation |
An exchange of one thing in return for another, giving up a lack of something. one benefit or advantage for another regarded as more desirable; an exchange that occurs as a compromise. | trade-offs |
the available facts. data, and/or observations which support a theory or conclusion | evidence |
a lack of something | deficiency |
Tests done by volunteers to determine if products such as medicine should be made available to the public | clinical trial |
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation | experiment |
a standard of comparison for checking or verifying the results of an experiment | control |
an inactive substance or preparation used as a control in an experiment of test to determine the effectiveness of the medical drug | placebo |
the agency that is responsible for determining of a food or drug is safe and effective enough to be sold in the public | FDA |