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vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scientific Investigation | a method of research in which a problem is identified |
| Research | is the systematic investigation of scientific theories |
| Observation | use of one of the senses or measurement to gather data |
| Inference | a conclusion drawn from observations as well as previous knowledge |
| Hypothesis | a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer |
| Experiment | a test or trial for discovering something unknown |
| Independent variable | the one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment |
| dependent variable | the factor that changes as a result of responding variable |
| controlled variable | a variable in which the researcher holds constant |
| control | an experiment designed to check or correct details |
| data | the information gained from observations |
| conclusion | a short paragraph that discusses the overall results |
| analyze | the process of interpreting the meaning of data |
| data trends | an upward or downward hill shift in data |
| scientific bias | a subjective belief that affects a person's attitude |
| qualitative data | descriptions in words of what is being observed |
| quantitative data | numeric measurements |
| empirical evidence | information gathered through direct observation |
| pseudoscience | a collection of claims theories or methods |
| objective reasoning | making conclusions based on facts evidence and logic |
| subjective reasoning | making conclusions based on personal opinions feelings and beliefs |