science Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Qualitative observations | Made by gathering information that can be recorded using descriptive language. |
Quantitative observations | made by gathering information that can be recorded as a number with a measurement unit. |
Inference | not a fact, but an interpretation of what the direct observations mean. |
Scientific Law | describes what the scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions |
Constant | Part of an experiment that is held in the same condition for control and experimental |
Variable | part of experiment that changes |
Independent Variable | a factor in a controlled experiment that is intentionally changed by the experimenter |
Scientific Theory | a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results |
Inquire | to ask information |
Dependent Variable/Responding variable | A resulting factor in a controlled experiment that is observed and measured to see if it changes due to the manipulation of another variable |
Experiment | a course of action completed in order to test a hypothesis |
Control | a standard to which all other levels are compared in a scientific experiment |
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