chapter 1 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
hypothesis | a statement of what you think will happen during an investigation |
observation | something you find out about objects or events or living things by using your senses |
experiment | The use of scientific methods to test your hypothesis |
Variable | Something that can change in a test |
Control group | the group that does not get the special treatment |
independent varible | one that you can control |
dependent varible | changes when an indepdent variable changes |
procedures | step by step instructions for completing a task |
data | information from which a conclusion can be drawn |
accuracy | ability to make a measurement that is close to the correct value |
precision | ability to consistently repeat a measerment |
inference | a conclusion based on observations |
evidence | observations that make you believe that something is true |
model | objects or helpful tools |
survey | questions that are answered by people |
sampling | examing ramdom individuals from a population |
experimental group | the group that gets the special treatment |
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ashley-smitherman
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