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scientific investigation

QuestionAnswer
Hypothesis A possible answer for a set of observations.
Experiment A test of your hypothesis based on observations.
Controlled Experiment An experiment in which only one variable is changed.
Data Collection Making observations from the experiment that you based off of your hypothesis.
Manipulated Variable The variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis.
Independent variable A certain type of manipulated variable.
Responding Variable The factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable/independent variable.
Dependent Variable Another name for the responding variable.
Constant The regular or unchanged variable in an experiment used to show results.
Tables a useful tool in any scientific experiment that records data.
Graph Another useful tool in many scientific experiment to record data.
Circle Graphs A type of graph that is used to divide parts of a whole.
Bar Graphs A type of graph best used for counting.
Line Graphs A type of graph best used to show progress of a certain thing.
Analysis The breakdown of something that is complex into smaller parts in such a way that leads to a better understanding of the whole.
Experimental error Incorrect data in an experiment that may result from a variety of causes.
Inference A logical explanation or conclusion based on observations and/or facts.
Measure To compare the characteristics of something (such as mass, length, volume) with a standard (such as grams, meters, liters).
Methods An ordered series of steps followed to help answer a question
Procedure An ordered series of steps followed to help answer a question
Qualitative data Data that is based on observable characteristics of things or events that can be collected using the five senses. Example: “The juice tastes sweet to me.”
Quantitative data Data that is based on measurable characteristics of things or events such as mass, volume, length, and quantity. Example: “There is one liter of juice in the carton.”
Scientific law A generalized pattern in nature
Variation Slight differences among objects, organisms or events that are all of the same basic type.
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