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Science Vocab #1
Scientific Investigation Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scientific Investigation | a process of finding the answer to a question using various research methods |
| Research | study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. |
| Observation | process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information. |
| Inference | a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. |
| Hypothesis | a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. |
| Experiment | a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact. |
| Independent Variable | a variable that stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure |
| Dependent Variable | something that depends on other factors |
| Controlled Variable | any variable that's held constant in a research study |
| Control | one in which the subject or a group would not be tested for the dependent variable |
| Data | the study of data to extract meaningful insights for business. |
| Conclusion | a statement based on experimental measurements and observations |
| Analyze | examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation. |
| Inference | the process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning |
| Data trends | a pattern found in time series datasets |