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Vocabulary
Scientific Investigations Notes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| experiment | an organized procedure used to study something under controlled conditions |
| observation | the process of gathering information by using the senses |
| hypothesis | a testable idea or explanation that can be used to design and implement an investigation. A hypothesis must be testable. |
| independent variable | the factor that is deliberately adjusted in an investigation |
| dependent variable | the factor that changes as a result of adjusting the independent variable |
| data | information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating or reasoning |
| repetition | occurs when an activity is repeated by the same person |
| replication | occurs when an activity is repeated by a different person |