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14 Cards in this Set
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Conclusion
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a statement that sums up what you have learned from an experiment and is not necessarily the end of a scientific experiment.
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Control(Setup)
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part of an experiment that does not contain the variable.
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Data
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The facts, figures, and other evidence gained through observation.
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Empirical
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Based on observation, data or experiment; not on theory
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Experimental Setup
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Part of an experiment that contains the variable.
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Hypothesis
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A possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question. ( a hypothesis is a testable explanation.)
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Inference
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An interpretation based on observation and prior knowledge.
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Law
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Scientific theory that has been tested many times and is generally accepted as true.
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Observation
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Using all five senses to gather information.
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Qualitative
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Data concerned with quality.
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Quantitative
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Data that is concerned with quantity.
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Scientific Method (inquiry)
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Systematic approach to problem solving.
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Theory
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A well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations.
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Variable
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Any factor that can change in an experiment.
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