Support for the idea that something is true

A conclusion or deduction based on observations

Something that is accepted as true, but may or may not actually be true

Ideas people have that may or may not be based on fact

A tendency to favor something; prejudice

A basic knowledge of the natural world combined with an understanding of the diverse ways that scientists gain knowledge

The initial stage of an experiment that involves finding background information, developing a hypothesis and devising an experimental method.

A statement that predicts a relationship between cause and effect in a way that can be tested

The part of an experimental that is measured to test the hypothesis

A factor that might influence the dependent variable in an experiment. the factor that is purposely changed by the experimenter.

An experiment group in which everything expect the variable to be tested is identical; the standard of comparison in an experiment.

Controlled experiment

An experiment in which all variables except the one being tested are exactly the same.

The results of specific trials or tests completed during the experiments

Decision made about the outcome of an experiment; usually based on how well the actual result matches the predicated result

A representation used to explain or demonstrate a process or structure; also used to predict what might occur in a new situation

The process by which scientists carefully examine the work of other scientists to look for possible flaws in their experimental design or their interpretation of results

A series of trials or tests that are done to support or refute a hypothesis

Any information that is collected with any of the senses

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Topic 8

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Term	Definition
Evidence	Support for the idea that something is true
Inference	A conclusion or deduction based on observations
Assumption	Something that is accepted as true, but may or may not actually be true
Opinions	Ideas people have that may or may not be based on fact
Biased	A tendency to favor something; prejudice
Scientific Literacy	A basic knowledge of the natural world combined with an understanding of the diverse ways that scientists gain knowledge
Research Plan	The initial stage of an experiment that involves finding background information, developing a hypothesis and devising an experimental method.
Hypothesis	A statement that predicts a relationship between cause and effect in a way that can be tested
Dependent Variable	The part of an experimental that is measured to test the hypothesis
Independent Variable	A factor that might influence the dependent variable in an experiment. the factor that is purposely changed by the experimenter.
Control	An experiment group in which everything expect the variable to be tested is identical; the standard of comparison in an experiment.
Controlled experiment	An experiment in which all variables except the one being tested are exactly the same.
Data	The results of specific trials or tests completed during the experiments
Conclusion	Decision made about the outcome of an experiment; usually based on how well the actual result matches the predicated result
Model	A representation used to explain or demonstrate a process or structure; also used to predict what might occur in a new situation
Peer Review	The process by which scientists carefully examine the work of other scientists to look for possible flaws in their experimental design or their interpretation of results
Experiment	A series of trials or tests that are done to support or refute a hypothesis
Observation	Any information that is collected with any of the senses

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