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Mrs. P's Chapter 1
Grade 5 Chapter 1 Vocabulary Words
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 | 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 observations |
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 measurement |
accuracy | ability to make a measurement that is as close to the actual value as possible |
conclusion | a summary that is based on evidence or facts |
analyze | evaluating data to reach a conclusion about an experiment |
Investigation | looking into carefully in order to uncover facts or gain information |