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1.3 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Observation | using the senses to study the world; using tools to collect measurements; examining previous research results |
| Data | observations and measurements recorded in an experiment |
| Hypothesis | proposed explanation or answer to a scientific question |
| Experiment | process that tests a hypothesis by collecting information under controlled conditions |
| Independent Variable | Condition or factor that is manipulated by a scientist during an experiment |
| Dependent Variable | experimental data collected through observation and measurement |
| Constant | condition that is controlled so that it doesn't change during an experiment |
| Theory | proposed explanation fora wide variety of observations |