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Nature of Science

These are terms that pertain to scientific method and nature of science

TermDefinition
Analyze To look closely at information or results to understand what they mean.
Variable Something that can change in an experiment.
Independent Variable The one thing you change on purpose in an experiment
Dependent Variable What you measure or observe to see how it changes.
Hypothesis A smart guess about what you think will happen.
Scientific Method A step-by-step way scientists ask questions and find answers.
Control Group The part of an experiment that doesn’t change, so you can compare results.
Conclusions What you learn or decide after looking at the results.
Observation Using your senses (see, hear, touch, smell, taste) to notice things.
Procedure The steps you follow to do an experiment
Experiment A test you do to find out if your idea is right.
Interpret To explain what the results mean.
Investigation A careful search to find out the truth.
Control The part of an experiment that stays the same.
Data (results) The facts, numbers, or information you collect.
Predictions What you think will happen in the future, based on what you know.
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