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Method 1
Science Method
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hypothesis | If then statement, educated guess, proposed solution |
| independent variable | the variable that I change |
| dependent variable | the variable that I measure, it changes as a result of the independent variable |
| control | the group that is not changed or altered. used to compare the results. |
| constant | the things in an experiment that are kept the same. So that the results are not biased. |
| qualitative observations | observations made by using the 5 senses. |
| quantitative observations | observations made by using measuring instruments. |
| bias | something that can affect how the results of an experiment are viewed. |
| scientific law | scientific statement that is well tested |
| data | evidence gathered through observations |
| observation | to use your senses to gather information |
| inference | quick explanation of what you observed, what you think happened. |