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24 Cards in this Set
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Science
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The process of asking and answering questions using logic, prior knowledge and other observations.
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Scientific Method
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The process of doing science
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Observation
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Noticing surroundings using your five sences.
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Purpose
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Something you want to figure out about the obervation you made.
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Hypothesis
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A possible answer to your question usually in if...then form.
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Experiment
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A test or experiment to prove your hypothesis by recording and collecting evidence.
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Analysis and Conclusion
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Interpretation of data which is usually on a graph to see if the hypothesis is correct.
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Repeat
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if hypothesis didnt work and even if it was correct you always repeat the steps in the scientific method to make sure your results are accurate.
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Theory
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Tested multiple times by multiple people, backed with lots of evidence, data and facts.
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Qualitative Observations
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Observations made about a quality of an experiment or describing it.
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Quantatative Observations
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Observations having to do with fact and numbers.
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Direct Observations
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An obervation made about something that is seen and cant be argued.
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Indirect Observations
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observations made by using all of the senses other than sight.
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Inferences
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Something you assume based on prior knowledge and observations.
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Variables
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Things that can change during an experiment.
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Independent Variable
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Variables that you can change; Variables that you have direct control over.
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Dependent Variable
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Variables changed by the independent variable.
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Controlled Experiment
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When only one independent variable at a time is changed in a experiment.
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Control Group
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Independent variables are not changed in control groups.
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Experimental Group
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A group in which the independent variable is changed and compared to the control group.
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Metric System
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System of measurement wich is universaly used by scientists, common measurements used are meters, grams, and liters.
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Meter (m)
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Base unit of the metric system measured using a meter stick or a metric ruler.
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Liter (L)
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Base unit of metric system used to measure liquids.
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Gram (g)
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Base unit of the metric system used to measure mass.
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