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scientific
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Science | A special way of investigating and experimenting the natural world |
| Description | Tells what scientists have actually observed |
| Explanation | A type of ''inference'' or logical guess that connects the facts and observations that scientists decide are most important. |
| Inference | An explanation for an observation you have made |
| Prediction | What may happen in the future |
| Theory | Attempts to explain a large amount of data and observations |
| Hypothesis | An educated guess that involves the words ''if'' and ''then'' |
| Bias | The possibility that a scientist's personal feelingshave influenced an investigation |
| Inquiry | The ways in which scientists follow steps to answer questions and solve problems |
| Observation | The gathering of data through our five senses |
| Qualitative observation | Describes what we observe |
| Quantitative observation | Measures what we observe |
| Control variable/constant | Factors that remain the same and won't affect the outcome of an experiment |
| Control group | Are not tested and used for comparision |
| Independent variable | Factor that is changed |
| Dependent variable | Factor that is measured or observed |