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Term | Definition |
Science | A special way of investigating and experimenting the natural world |
Description | Tells what scientists have actually observed |
Explanation | A type of ''inference'' or logical guess that connects the facts and observations that scientists decide are most important. |
Inference | An explanation for an observation you have made |
Prediction | What may happen in the future |
Theory | Attempts to explain a large amount of data and observations |
Hypothesis | An educated guess that involves the words ''if'' and ''then'' |
Bias | The possibility that a scientist's personal feelingshave influenced an investigation |
Inquiry | The ways in which scientists follow steps to answer questions and solve problems |
Observation | The gathering of data through our five senses |
Qualitative observation | Describes what we observe |
Quantitative observation | Measures what we observe |
Control variable/constant | Factors that remain the same and won't affect the outcome of an experiment |
Control group | Are not tested and used for comparision |
Independent variable | Factor that is changed |
Dependent variable | Factor that is measured or observed |
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