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Scientific Inquiry
science words
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Bias | is an inclination to present or hold a partial perspective at the expense of (possibly equally valid) alternatives. Anything biased generally is one-sided, and therefore lacks a neutral point of view. Bias can come in many forms. |
conclusion | when a statement or question comes to an answer; when an idea or thought is settled. |
constant | situation or state of affairs that does not change |
control | The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events. |
data | Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. |
dependent variable | A variable (often denoted by y) whose value depends on that of another. |
evidence | The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. |
experiment | A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact. |
hypothesis | A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. |
independent variable | A variable (often denoted by x) whose variation does not depend on that of another. |
inference | A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. |
model | A three-dimensional representation of a person or thing or of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale than the original |
observation | The action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information. |
scientific method | A method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses |