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unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Observation | An observation using numbers to describe |
| Qualitative Observation | An observation using words to describe |
| Inference | Use what you know to explain an observation |
| Scientific Method | a way to solve a problem or answer a question |
| Problem | A situation that you don't understand so you create an experiment to understand it better. |
| Valid | Logical answer to a problem |
| Hypothesis | A testable prediction that attempts to explain the question |
| Experimental Group | group in an experiment that receives the variable (Treatment) |
| Control Group | the group in an experiment that does not receive any treatment |
| Independent Variable | What the experimenter is controlling (I do) The difference between the control group and the experimental group |
| Dependent Variable | What is being measured/observed |
| Constant | A variable that must stay the same in all groups |
| Experimental Design Diagram | The entire process of identifying a process and completing an experiment |
| Theory | consists of one or more hypotheses that have been supported with repeated testing. |
| Repeated Trials | The process of completing the experiment over again, to verify results |
| Data | The results collected during an expiriment |
| Observation | Use your 5 senses to help you learn about the subject |
| Law | Laws can never be shown to be wrong |
| Variable | an element, feature, or factor that is likely to vary or change. |