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Nature of Science Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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hypothesis | A tentative explanation a scientist proposes for a specific phenomenon that has been observed. It must be testable. |
independent variable | The variable that the experimenter manipulates or changes. |
dependent variable | The variable that changes as a result of the test. |
accuracy | The extent to which a measurement agrees with the standard value for that measurement. (bullseye) |
precision | Degree to which repeated measurements under unchanged conditions show the same results. |
scientific evidence | Data or observations which can support or refute a scientific theory or hypothesis. |
qualitative data | Descriptive data that can be observed, but not measured; such as color, texture, smell, taste, etc. |
quantitative data | Numerically based data that can be measured; such as length, height, mass, temperature, etc. |
constants | Variables that must stay the same throughout the experiment/test. |
control group | The sample or group that is not getting the experimental treatment. |