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Scientific Method

Observations, Inferences, Variables and Hypothesis

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What is an observation? Information obtained through the senses
What is an inference? Interpretation based on evidence and prior knowledge
What is an independent variable? The factor that the scientist is changing in an investigation
What is a dependent variable? The factor that the scientist measures after the change in an experiment
What is a controlled variable? The factors in an experiment that stays the same
What is a hypothesis? An educated guess about what will happen in an investigation
What are the three words that need to be included in a hypothesis? If...then...because
What are qualitative observations? Observations that describe the characteristics of what we observe (L for looks)
What are quantative observations? Observations based on measurements that use N-numbers and tools
What is a control group? Group that does not receive any treatment or changes in an experiment that is used for comparison purposes
What is an experimental group? Group that does receive treatment or change during an experiment.
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