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Theories. laws, and obeservations terminology

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Observation   Gathering of information through the use of your five senses.  
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Independent variable   The variable that is controlled or manipulated by the experimenter  
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Theory   a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain a phenomena that is supported by evidence.  
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Inference   An explanation for our observations made based on past experiences and prior knowledge.  
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Dependent variable   The variable that is measured as a result of the experiment.  
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Qualitative   Type of observation that involves describing  
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Control variable   The variable that remains constant or is used in comparison to other variables.  
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Quantitative   Type of observation that involves taking measurements or counting  
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Hypothesis   A testable statement that proposes a possible explanation to a phenomena or event  
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Law   Well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world based on a large body of knowledge and data.  
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