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chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hypothesis | is a stament of what you think will happen during an investigation |
| observation | is something you find out about object events,or living things by using your senses |
| experiment | is the use og scientifi method to test your hypothesis |
| variable | is something that can change the test |
| control group | the group doesn't get the special stuff |
| procedures | are step-by-step instructions for completing |
| serveys | question that are answer by people |
| models | object or ideas represent other things |
| sampling | exmaine radom people from a pop. |
| indepdent variable | a variable that you can change |
| dependent variable | it is what is measured. it changes when the independent changes. |
| exermental | does get the special treatment |
| precision | is a abilty to consistently |
| accuracy | is the ability to make a measurment |
| inference | is a conclusion based on obersvation |
| data | are information from which a conclusion |
| evidence | are observations that make you testable |