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chapter 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| data | is information from which a conclusion can be drawn or a prediction can be made |
| procedures | is step-by-step instructions for completing a task |
| control group | the group that dosen't get the special treatment |
| variable | is somthing that can change in a test |
| experiment | is the use of scientific methods to tests your hypothesis |
| observation | is something you find out about objects, events, or living things by using your senses |
| hypothesis | is a statement of what you think will happen during an investigation |
| inference | is a conclusion based on observations |
| independent variable | is one that you can control |
| dependent variable | changes when an independent variable it is what gets measured and give you data. |
| evidence | are observations that make you believe that somthing is true |
| precision | is the abilitlyto consistently repeat a measurement |
| accuracy | is the ability to make a measurement that is as close to the actual value as possible. |
| model | objects or ideasthat represent other things |
| survey | questions that are ansered by people |
| sampling | examining random individuals from a population |
| experimental group | the group that gets the special treatment |