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Science
Term | Definition |
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Qualatative | Made by gathering information hat can be recorded using descriptive language |
Quanatative | Made by gathering information that can be recorded as a number with a measurement unit |
Inference | Not a fact, but an interpretation of what the direct observations mean |
Scientific Law | Describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions |
Constant | Part of an experiment that is held in the same condition for control and experimental |
Variable | Part of an experiment that changes |
Manipulated Variable | A factor in a controlled experiment that is intentionally changed by the experimenter |
Scientific Theory | A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results |
Inquir | To ask for information |
Responding Variable | A resulting factor in a controlled experiment that is observed and measured to see if it changes due to the manipulation of another variable |
Experiment | A course of action completed in order to test a hypothesis |
Control | A standard to which all other levels are compared in a scientific experiment |