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vocab list
Term | Definition |
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Conclusion | Summarize your results. It either supports or contradicts your hypothesis. |
constant | Any aspect of an experiment that a researcher intentionally keeps unchanged throughout an experiment. |
control | Minimize the effects of variables other than the independent variable. |
data | The recorded information of the experiment |
dependent variable | A variable whose value depends on that of another. |
expermient | A scientific procedure to make a discovery and test the hypothesis. |
hypothesis | An educated guess. |
independent variable | A variable whose variation doesn't depend on that of another. |
interpret | Explaining the meaning of information. |
magnification | The action of magnifying something. |
micron | Unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter. |
placebo | A harmless pill for the psychological benefit |
plot | A graphical technique for representing a data set. |
prefix | A word, letter or number placed before another. |
problem | Asking a question about the experiment |
resolution | solving a problem. |
scale | Range of numbers |
scientific method | A method or procedure that has characterized natural science. |
systeme international | System of weight and measurement |
variable | Having a fixed power |