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Observation   information collected w/ the 5 senses  
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Inference   conclusions or deductions based on observations.  
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Quantitative   measurable amount  
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Qualitative   describable, not measurable  
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Independent Variable   the factor that is changed in an experiment in order to study changes in the dependent variable.  
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Dependent Variable   factor being measured or observed in an experiment.  
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Scientific Method   a plan of inquiry that uses science process skills as a tool to gather, organize, analyze, and communicate information.  
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Experiment   a procedure that is carried out and repeated under controlled conditions in order to discover, demonstrate, or test a hypothesis; includes all components of the scientific method.  
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Data   Collected information, the results of an experiment or other investigation.  
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Control Group   the group of subjects in an experiment that DOES NOT receives the independent variable, serves as a means for comparison.  
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Constant (control)   factors in the experiment that is kept the same  
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Conclusion   are explanations that are based on evidence from observations.  
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Analyze   to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc.  
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Procedure   series of steps followed in a regular definite order.  
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Hypothesis   an educated guess; an idea that can be tested by experiment or observation.  
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