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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hypothesis | a statement of what you think will happen during an investigation |
| observation | you find out about objects events or living things using your senses |
| experiment | the use of scientific methods to test your hypothesis |
| variable | something that can change in a test |
| control group | the group that does not get the special treatment |
| procedures | step-by-step instructions for completing a task |
| model | objects or ideas that represent other things |
| sampling | examining random indivituals from a population |
| independent variable | the variable that you control |
| dependent variable | what gets measured changes when independent changes |
| experimental group | gets the special treatment |
| surveys | questions that are answered by people good for opinions |
| data | information from which a conclusion can be made |
| evidence | observations you make when you think something is true |
| inference | a conclusion based on an observation |
| accuracy | a score as close to the real thing as possible |
| precision | constantly repeting an experiment |