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Scientific Investigation A systematic process of asking questions and finding answers about the natural world using the scientific method.
Research The methodical study of a subject to discover facts, establish or revise theories, or develop practical applications.
Observation Information gathered directly through the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell) or with scientific instruments.
Inference A logical interpretation or explanation of an observation based on prior knowledge and evidence.
Hypothesis A testable, tentative explanation or prediction for a scientific phenomenon, often formatted as an "If... then..." statement.
Experiment A structured procedure designed to test a hypothesis by manipulating one variable to see its effect on another.
Independent Variable The factor that is deliberately changed or manipulated by the researcher to observe its effects.
Dependent Variable The factor that is measured or observed; it "depends" on the changes made to the independent variable.
Controlled Variable Factors in an experiment that are kept constant and unchanged to ensure a fair test.
Control The part of an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment and serves as a standard for comparison.
Data The factual information, measurements, or statistics collected during a scientific investigation.
Conclusion A summary judgment based on the analysis of data, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or rejected.
Analyze The process of examining data closely to identify patterns, relationships, or trends.
Scientific Bias A systematic error in an investigation that leads to unfair or inaccurate results, often caused by personal preferences or flawed sampling.
Data trends The general direction or pattern in which a set of data moves over time or across different conditions.
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