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Lesson 3 Science
Scientific Investigations
Term | Definition |
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experiment | an organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions. |
observation | is the process of obtaining information by using the senses. |
hypothesis | is a testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation. |
independent variable | is the factor that is deliberately manipulated. |
dependent variable | changes as a result of manipulation of one or more independent variables. |
data | are information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating or reasoning. |