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Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Observations | made by gathering information that can be recorded using descriptive language |
| Quantitative observations | 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 the experiment that changes |
| manipulated variable | a factor in a controlled experiment that is intentionally changed by the experimenter |
| scientific theory | a well-tested explaination for a wide rang of observations or experimental results |
| inquire | 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 an hypothesis |
| controll | a standard to which all other levels are compared in a scientific experiment |
| matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |
| physical change | any change that alters force |