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chapter 1
Term | Definition |
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variable | something that can change in a test |
hypothesis | statement of what you think will happen during an investigation |
control group | a standard against which change is measured |
observation | something you find out about objects, events, or living things using your senses |
procedures | step-by-step instructions for completing a task |
experiment | the use of scientific methods to test a hypothesis |
inference | a conclusion based on observation |
data | information from which a conclusion can be drawn or a prediction can be made |
evidence | observations that make you believe something is true |
precision | the ability to consistently repeat a measure |
accuracy | ability to make a measurement that is as close to the actual value as possible |
model | objects or ideas that represent other things |
surveys | questions answered by people ( great for opinion question) |
sampling | examining random individuals from a population |