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Chapter 1.3
LML
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| observation | the process of obtaining information by using the senses; the information obtained by using the senses |
| data | observations and measurements recorded during an experiment |
| hypothesis | a testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation |
| experiment | a procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to discover, demonstrate, or test a fact, theory, or general truth |
| 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 does not change during an experiment |
| theory | a system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by large body of evidence acquired through scientific investigation |