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Chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |