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16 Cards in this Set
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observing
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The process of using one or more of your senses to gather information.
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quantitative observation
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An observation that deals with a number or amount.
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qualitative observation
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An observation that deals with characteristics that cannot be expressed in numbers.
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inferring
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The process of making an inference, an interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge.
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predicting
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The process of forecasting what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence.
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classifying
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The process of grouping together items that are alike in some way.
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science
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A way of learning about the natural world through observations and logical reasoning; leads to a body of knowledge.
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manipulated variable
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The one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment; also called independent variable.
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scientific inquiry
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The ongoing process of discovery in science; the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather.
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hypothesis
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A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question; must be testable.
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variable
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A factor that can change in an experiment
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data
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Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations.
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responding variable
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The factor that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated, or independent, variable in an experiment; also called dependent variable.
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controlled experiment
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An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.
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scientific theory
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A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.
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scientific law
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A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions.
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