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Unit1 Vocab
Science definition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Label | a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it. |
| Scale | each of the small, thin horny or bony plates protecting the skin of fish and reptiles, typically overlapping one another. |
| Plot | a plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful. |
| Interpret | explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions). |
| Variable | not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change. |
| Independent variable | a variable (often denoted by x ) whose variation does not depend on that of another. |
| Dependent variable | a variable (often denoted by y ) whose value depends on that of another |
| Problem | a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome. |
| Research | the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. |
| Hypothesis | a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. |
| Experiment | a scientific procedure is undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact |
| Constant(s) | occurring continuously over a period of time. |
| Controlled variables | A controlled variable is one which the researcher holds constant (controls) during an experiment. It is also known as a constant variable or simply as a "control". |
| Placebo | a harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect. |
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