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| control |
The part of the experiment in which all conditions are kept constant. |
| data |
Information obtained by observation. (Qualitative or descriptive are examples) |
| deductive reasoning |
‘If...then’ reasoning used after forming a hypothesis; suggests something may be true about a specific case based on a known rule. |
| dependent variable |
In a controlled experiment, the measurable condition that results from changing the independent variable. |
| ethics |
The study of right and wrong. |
| experiment |
The procedure by which scientists determine the validity of a hypothesis by collecting information under controlled conditions.
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| hypothesis |
A best guess;testable explanation as to why something happens. |
| independent variable |
In a controlled experiment, the one condition that is changed. |
| inductive reasoning |
The most common type of scientific reasoning used in developing a hypothesis; produces a general rule based in a set of observations. |
| safety symbol |
Warns against specific hazards such as high voltage or radiation hazards. |
| scientific methods |
common procedures used biologists and other scientists to gather information used in problem solving and experimentation. |
| technology |
Scientific research to solve society’s needs and problems. |
| theory |
This results when a hypothesis is repeated over and over and verified. |
Ch.18 LTI-MA 509
