Science Vocabulary
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| an explanation based on evidence that isn't directly observed (prior knowledge) | inference
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| an organized study of the natural world of science that may include making observations, asking questions, gathering information, analyzing data, summarizing results, drawing conclusions, and/or communicating results. (No testing is done.) | investigation
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| a flexible ruler-type tool used to measure length or distance | tape measure
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| a tool used to dispense liquid one drop at a time | dropper
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| an educated guess that is tested out with an experiment | hypothesis
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| the ONE and only thing that changes in an experiment | independent variable
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| the things that do not change in an experiment and are controlled | constants
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| the general steps scientists use when trying to find the answer to a question | the scientific method
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| drawn from data and answers the question | conclusion
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| information collected during an experiment or observation that is looked at closely to draw a conclusion | data
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| a scientific test or procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific question | experiment
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| using tools to determine the length, volume, weight, mass, and temperature of things | measure
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| what changes in the experiment from changing the independent variable | dependent variable
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| a group in an experiment that you do nothing to. It is used to compare your results to | control group
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| to study something closely and deep | analyze
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| to judge somthing on its qualities to see how it's alike or different | compare
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| to state what one things will happen under certain conditions using data or observations. (You don't test this to see if you're right.) | predict
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| a tool, cylinder like object used to measure liquids in ml | graduated cylinder
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| a wide-mouthed container used to measure, mix, or pour liquids in ml | beaker
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| a factor in an experiment that is either changed or controlled | variable
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| a flexible tool used to measure length | tape measure
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| after an investigation, this is what a scientist wants to find an answer to | question
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| finding out more about something through books, the Internet, asking experts, investigating on-site, watching videos, etc. | research
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