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Scientific Thinking
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Variable | Any factor that can change in a controlled experiment, observation, or model. |
| Independent Variable | Variable changed or manipulated by the scientist to see a result (what you are testing). |
| Dependent Variable | Variable used to observe change; reaction is caused by the independent variable (the measurable result). |
| Control Variable | Variable that is held constant and used for comparison. |
| Qualitative Data | Created by using your senses to gain observations or results. |
| Quantitative Data | Created with instruments. Results or observations are measurable (#). |