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unit 1

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Term
Definition
Quantitative Observation   An observation using numbers to describe  
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Qualitative Observation   An observation using words to describe  
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Inference   Use what you know to explain an observation  
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Scientific Method   a way to solve a problem or answer a question  
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Problem   A situation that you don't understand so you create an experiment to understand it better.  
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Valid   Logical answer to a problem  
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Hypothesis   A testable prediction that attempts to explain the question  
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Experimental Group   group in an experiment that receives the variable (Treatment)  
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Control Group   the group in an experiment that does not receive any treatment  
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Independent Variable   What the experimenter is controlling (I do) The difference between the control group and the experimental group  
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Dependent Variable   What is being measured/observed  
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Constant   A variable that must stay the same in all groups  
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Experimental Design Diagram   The entire process of identifying a process and completing an experiment  
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Theory   consists of one or more hypotheses that have been supported with repeated testing.  
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Repeated Trials   The process of completing the experiment over again, to verify results  
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Data   The results collected during an expiriment  
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Observation   Use your 5 senses to help you learn about the subject  
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Law   Laws can never be shown to be wrong   
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Variable   an element, feature, or factor that is likely to vary or change.  
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