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scientifc vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what does scientific investigation mean | A method of reasearch in which a problem, is identified |
| research means | The systematic investigation of scientific theories. |
| oberservation meanas | use one of the senses o rmeaserments. |
| inference means | a conclusion drawn from observations as well as previous knowledge. |
| Hypothesis means | a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to say scientific question. |
| experiment means | A text or trail. |
| independent variable means | the one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment. |
| Dependent variable means | The factor that changes as a result of changes during an experiment. |
| controlled variable means | A variable in which the reashercher holds constant. |
| control means | An expeirment designed to check or correct the results. |
| data means | The information gained from observing and testing and experiment. |
| conclusion means. | A short paragraph that discusses the overall results. |
| Analyze means. | The process of interupting the meaning o the data we have collected. |
| data trends means. | an upward or downward shift in a data set over time used. |
| scientific bias means. | A subject belief that effects person's attitude. |
| Qualitative data means. | Descriptions in words of what is being observed. |
| Empirical evidence means. | Information gathered through direct observation, or. |
| pseudoscience means. | A collection of claims, theories, or methods. |
| Objective reasoning means. | making conclusions based on facts, evidence, and logic. |
| Subjective reasoning means. | making conclusions based on personal options, feelings, and beliefs. |