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Nature of Science
Understanding the Experimental Process
Term | Definition |
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Independent Variable | The one factor that you change in an experiment |
Dependent Variable | the factor or outcome being measured in an experiment |
Constant | Factors that stay the same and are not changed |
Control | A standard used for comparison in an experiment |
Conclusion | Explains your data. |
Model | Is a representation of an idea |
Inference | A conclusion drawn based on observations. |
Observation | Information gathered using your senses |
Hypothesis | A statement that is tested with an experiment. |
Scientific Theory | An explanation supported by results of many experts. |
Scientific Law | Describes the behavior of something in nature. Predicts what will happen in a given situation, but they don's always explain the why it happens |
Replication | A repetition of an experiment to confirm findings or to ensure accuracy. When you redo the entire experiment. |
Repetition | Occurs when multiple sets of measurements are made during one scientific investigation. Multiple trials. |
Data | Information collected during an experiment to analyze. |