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Chapter 1.3

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Observation   a direct method of gathering information in an orderly way  
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inference   making logical conclusions  
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scientific method   gather information and answer questions  
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hypothesis   a testable explanation of a situation  
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serendipity   the occurrence of accidental but fortunate results  
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experiment   investigating a phenomenon in a controlled setting to test a hypothesis  
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control group   group used for comparison  
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experimental group   the group exposed to the factor being tested  
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independent variable   the only factor that can change in an experiment  
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dependent variable   the factor that is measured, and relies on the independent variable  
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constant   a factor that remains fixed during an experiment  
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data   information gained from observations  
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safety symbol   a logo designed to alert you about a specific danger  
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