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Science Quiz V.
Notes
Question | Answer |
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Observation | information collected w/ the 5 senses |
Inference | conclusions or deductions based on observations. |
Quantitative | measurable amount |
Qualitative | describable, not measurable |
Independent Variable | the factor that is changed in an experiment in order to study changes in the dependent variable. |
Dependent Variable | factor being measured or observed in an experiment. |
Scientific Method | a plan of inquiry that uses science process skills as a tool to gather, organize, analyze, and communicate information. |
Experiment | a procedure that is carried out and repeated under controlled conditions in order to discover, demonstrate, or test a hypothesis; includes all components of the scientific method. |
Data | Collected information, the results of an experiment or other investigation. |
Control Group | the group of subjects in an experiment that DOES NOT receives the independent variable, serves as a means for comparison. |
Constant (control) | factors in the experiment that is kept the same |
Conclusion | are explanations that are based on evidence from observations. |
Analyze | to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc. |
Procedure | series of steps followed in a regular definite order. |
Hypothesis | an educated guess; an idea that can be tested by experiment or observation. |