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8th IPC SciMeth Voca
8th grade IPC Scientific Method Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Observations | Observations using numbers or measurements |
| Variable | Any factor that influences the outcome of an experiment or changes an experiment. |
| Inference | A logical conclusion based on observations, previous knowledge, and available information |
| Qualitative Observations | Observations using the five senses |
| Scientific Model | Useful simplification used to make it easier to understand things that might be too difficult to directly observe. |
| Controlled Experiment | An investigation in which the factors that influence the outcome are kept the same except for one the factor being studied |
| Hypothesis | A possible, testable explanation for an observation |
| Scientific Theory | A well tested explanation of a phenomenon in the natural world |
| Scientific Law | A well tested description of a phenomenon in the natural world that often includes mathematical terms |
| Technology | Use or application of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems and improve people’s lives |
| Constant | A factor in an experiment that is kept the same across all experimental groups |
| Independent variable | The variable that is intentionally changed or manipulated by the researcher in an experiment |
| Dependent variable | The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment to see if it is affected by the independent variable |
| Data | The information collected during an experiment or observation |
| Conclusion | A statement summarizing the findings of an experiment or investigation |
| Scientific Method | A systematic approach to research. |
| Science | A system of knowledge and the process used to find that knowledge |