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ES Chapter 2
Environmental Science Chapter 2 terms
Question | Answer |
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observation | To examine something closely with our five senses. Sometimes scientists use equipment to extend our senses. |
hypothesis | A prediction of what will occur in an experiment. |
experiment | Tests the hypothesis. |
variable | The thing that changes in an experiment; the factor that is being observed or measured |
experimental group | In an experiment, the group that experiences the change the scientists make |
control group | In an experiment, the group that does not experience the change the scientists make |
data | Measurements or observations during an experiment |
correlation | Events that occur at the same time; this does NOT mean that one causes the other |