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Scientific Method
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Constant | The variable that stays the same during an experiemnt |
| Control | Sample that is treated like the other experimental groups exempt the indecent variable is not applied to it. |
| Dependent Variable | The factor that is bring measured during an experiment. |
| Independent variable | A variable that can be changed during an experiment |
| Hypothesis | A predication or statement that can tested and may be formed by prior knowledge, any previous observations, and new information |
| Model | Represents something that is too big, to small, too dangerous, too time consuming, or too expensive to observe directly |
| Scientific method | A way to solve problems that include step-by-step plans, making models, and carefully thought-out experiments. |
| Bias | A slanted view or 1 sided . |
| Evidence | Helps prove something is true . |
| Observation | The act of noticing or perceiving . |
| Experiment | How you test your hythopethsus . |
| Conclusion | End or answer to the problem you are. |
| Inference | The process of reasoning |
| Data | Information gathered during the experiment, usually found in tables or charts. |