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C1L1 Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hypothosis | a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation |
| variable | an element feature or factor that is liable to vary or change |
| dependent variable | a variable whose value depends on that of another |
| independent variable | a variable whose variation does not depend on that of another |
| constant | a situation or state of affairs that does not change |
| control | an experiment or observation designed to minimize the effects of variables other than the independent variable |
| bias | unfairly showing favoritism towards something or someone |
| scientific theory | a well sustained expedition of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed. |
| scientific law | a statement about what happens in nature and that seems to be true all of the time |
| The dependent variable is the _____ | results |
| The independent variable is the ________ | one variable we are testing |
| The constant is the _______ | variable (s) that stay the same AMAP |
| AMAP stands for | as many as possible |
| The control is the______ | basis for comparison |