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21 Cards in this Set
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chi-square
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method assessing goodness of fit of observed and expected values
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control
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power to influence experiment
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constant
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number/letter in an equation that doesn't change
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deductive reasoning
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results predicted from premises given
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dependent variable
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something that depends on another variable
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graph
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displays information/data
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hypothesis
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testable statement
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independent variable
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condition you can change in an experiment
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inductive reasoning
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logic made from what you observed
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mean
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average where you add numbers up and divide by total # of values.
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median
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average number (always in the middle)
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model
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displays process of something
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observation
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look at something carefully
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prediction
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statement saying what will happen in the future
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rate
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quantity measured against another
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scientific method
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way to ask and solve questions by observing and conducting an experiment.
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table
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facts that are displayed systematically
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trend
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change in a general direction
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variable
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element liable to change; factor that can be controlled
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accuracy
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quality/state of being precise
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precision
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being exact or close in measure
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