Vocabulary for the Scientific Method
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| analyze | review the data from an experiment to find out what they mean
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| assumption | something that is believed to be true
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| compare | look at to find similarities and differences
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| conclusion (conclude) | the summary of an experiment, based on data
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| control | a part of the experiment that is different from the experiment.
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| data | information from an experiment
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| describe | explain something with words
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| evidence | data used to support a conclusion
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| experiment | a test that is done to support or disprove a hypothesis
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| inference (infer) | assume a fact, without proof, based on previous experience
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| interpret | explain what something means; explain results of an experience
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| investigation | a process designed to answer a question
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| measure | obtain information about something (weight, length, width, height, etc.)
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| observe | to watch or look at something to get information
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| predict | determine what you think will happen when you do an experiment before you do the experiment
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| theory | a well-supported explanation for something that occurs in nature
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| variable | a part of an experiment that is changed
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