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Scientific Investig.

An evidence based investigation using the scientific method.

TermDefinition
Scientific Investigation A systematic approach to answering questions about the natural world using various research methods.
Research The process of gathering information and resources to learn what is already known about a topic before starting an experiment.
Observation Using the senses or instruments to gather information and describe natural phenomena.
Inference A logical interpretation or educated guess based on prior knowledge and observations.
Hypothesis A tentative, testable explanation or prediction for a phenomenon that can be supported or rejected by an experiment
Experiment A procedure carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis and establish cause-and-effect relationships.
Independent Variable The factor that is intentionally changed or manipulated by the scientist to see if it causes an effect.
Dependent Variable The factor that is measured or observed; its value "depends" on changes in the independent variable.
Controlled Variable(Constant) Factors that are kept the same throughout the experiment to ensure the results are only due to the independent variable.
Control A group or standard used for comparison that does not receive the experimental treatment.
Data The collected information, measurements, or evidence obtained during an investigation.
Conclusion A judgment or final opinion based on the analysis of data, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or rejected.
Analyze To study and interpret data to find patterns, trends, and meaning.
Scientific Bias rrors or preconceived assumptions that can distort the interpretation of observations or the design of an experiment.
Data trends Specific patterns or directions identified in data over time or across different experimental groups.
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