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24 Cards in this Set
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science
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A process of using logic, observation, and purpose to answer a question.
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scientific method
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process of doing science
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Observation
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something you notice and detect about your surroundings
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Purpose
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A question you asked for something you made
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Hypothesis
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A possible scientific answer that is based on logic, prior knowledge, and evidence.
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Experiment
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Process of testing the hypothesis by collecting and recording data
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Analasys and Conclusion
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Evaluating and interpreting your data to determine if hypothesis is correct, graphs are often used to analyze data
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Repeat
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trying again to prove something right
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Theory
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An explanation of a set of observed observations and facts that are backed by a lot of evidence
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Quantitative Observation
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involves numbers/quatitiy , how much
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Qualititative Observation
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Observation on quiality mostly on descriptions
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Direct Observations
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Things you detect by seeing
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Inderect Observations
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Things you detect using your senses other than seeing
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Inferences
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something you assume is true based on observations and prior knowledge
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Variables
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things that can be change during an experiment
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Independant Variables
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A variable that you have direct control of.
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Dependant Variable
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Variable that you do not have control of
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Controlled Experiments
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An experiment that test the effects of the first variable
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Control Group
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A group that stays normal
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Experimental Group
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A group that is being tested to compare with the control group
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Metric System
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Universal system of measurement except in the USA
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Meter
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base unit of the Metric System
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Liter
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Base unit of volume
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Gram
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Base unit of mass
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