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Science | A special way of investigating and experimenting the natural world
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Description | Tells what scientists have actually observed
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Explanation | A type of ''inference'' or logical guess that connects the facts and observations that scientists decide are most important.
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Inference | An explanation for an observation you have made
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Prediction | What may happen in the future
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Theory | Attempts to explain a large amount of data and observations
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Hypothesis | An educated guess that involves the words ''if'' and ''then''
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Bias | The possibility that a scientist's personal feelingshave influenced an investigation
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Inquiry | The ways in which scientists follow steps to answer questions and solve problems
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Observation | The gathering of data through our five senses
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Qualitative observation | Describes what we observe
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Quantitative observation | Measures what we observe
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Control variable/constant | Factors that remain the same and won't affect the outcome of an experiment
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Control group | Are not tested and used for comparision
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Independent variable | Factor that is changed
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Dependent variable | Factor that is measured or observed
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