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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Scientific Method | A series of steps followed to solve problems |
| Variables | factors that can be changed in an experiment |
| Control Group | the group that does not receive the experimental treatment |
| Experimental Group | the group in an experiment that does receive the variable being tested |
| Conclusion | the end or finish of an event or process |
| constant | conditions that stay the same in the experiment |
| hypothesis | an educated guess that is testable |
| analyze/analysis | using data to determine what it means |
| experiment | a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis or demonstrate a known fact |
| prediction | a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events |
| environmental science | the study of how humans interact with the environment |
| tragedy of the commons | situation in which people acting individually and in their own interest use up commonly available but limited resources, creating disaster for the entire community |
| observation | information obtained by using the 5 senses |
| inference | a conclusion one can draw from the presented details |
| inquiry | the research for information and explanation, often focusing on specific questions |