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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| variables that are meant to remain CONSTANT throughout the experiment, could change, but scientist chooses to control them to maintain a fair test | controlled variables |
| a group used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of an experiment | control group |
| the facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations | data |
| an organized way to collect an drecord observations | data table |
| a measure of the independent variable's effect; the data collected/observed (what is measured?) | dependent variable |
| a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question | hypothesis |
| the ONE varibable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis, you choose to manipulate (What is changed?) | independent variable |
| information gathered by the senses or through measurement | observation |
| the diverse method in ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather | scientific inquiry |
| a question that comes from experiences or observations and can be tested without opinion | scientific question |
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