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S Hale Chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hypothesis | A hypothesis is a statement of what you think will happen during an investigation. The words to explain if then because. |
| Observation | An observation is something find out about objects, events, or living things by using your senses. |
| Experiment | An experiment is the use of scientific methods to test your hypothesis. |
| Variable | A variable is something that can change in a test. |
| Control Group | The group that doesn't receive the special treatment. |
| Procedures | Procedures are step-by-step instructions for completing a task. |
| Data | Data are information from which a conclusion can be drawn or a prediction can be made. |
| Precision | Precision is the ability to consistently repeat a measurement. |
| Accuracy | Accuracy is the ability to make a measurement that is as close to the actual value as possible. |
| Inference | An inference is a conclusion based on observations, |
| Evidence | Evidence are observations that make you believe that something is true |
| Model / Models | Models are objects or ideas that represent other things. Models are often used to study things that are very large, have many parts, or are difficult to observe directly. |
| Surveys | Questions that are answer by people. |
| Sampling | Sampling are to collect data. Examine random individuals from a population. |
| Independent Variable | The variable that is change by the scientist; the "I control'. |
| Dependent Variable | Changes when the independent variable changes - what is being measured. |
| Experimental Group | The group that receives the special treatment. |