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science vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| scientific method | the ways scientists follow steps to answer questions and solve problems |
| hypothesis | possible explanation for a set of observations or possible answer to a scientific question that is based on prior scientific research or observations |
| controlled experment | tests the effects of only one factor at a time and consists of a control group and one or more expermental grouos. |
| variable | the factor that can change in an experment. it is the factor that is being tested |
| control group | provides a normal standard against which biologist can comoare two results of the expermential grouos |
| theory | a theory is an explanation of things or events based on scientific knowledge that is the result of many observations and experments NOT A GUESS!!! |
| technology | the use of knowledge tools sand materials to solve problems |
| factor | anything in an experment that can iinfulence the outcome of the experment |