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Chapter 1
Term | Definition |
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data | information from which a conclusion can be drawn or a prediction can be made |
evidence | observations that make you believe something is true |
precision | the ability to consistently repeat a measurment |
accuracy | ability to make a measurement that is as close to the correct value as possible |
inference | a conclusion based on observations |
hypothesis | statement of what you think will happen during an investigation |
observation | something you find out about objects,events,or living things by using your senses |
expierement | the use of scientific materials to test a hypothesis |
variable | something that can change in a test |
control group | a standard against which change is measured |
procedures | step by step instructions for completing a task |
data |