definitions
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| observation | is using one or more of your senses to directly gather information or indirectly through the use of technology
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| data | is observations and measurements recorded during an experiment
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| inference | is using new information and what you already know to reason as to what is happening
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| prediction | making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experiences or evidence
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| scientific method | a series of step used to solve problems
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| hypothesis | a possible explanation or answer to a question that can be tested
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| theory | is a general explanation based on several hypotheses and a large amount of data
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| law | is a summary of many experimental results and observations.
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| experiment | an organized process to test a hypothesis
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| variable | any factor that changes in an experiment
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| control | used as a standard for comparison to see if the independent variable is actually having an effect
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| conclusion | judgement based on the results of an experiment, decide if the hypothesis is supported or not supported by the experiment
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| model | a pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept
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