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12 Cards in this Set
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Control |
Used to show that the result of an experiment is really due to the condition being tested |
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Hypothesis |
Educated guess about a solution to a problem |
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Variable |
Factor that changes in an experiment |
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Theory |
Logical explanation for things that occur in nature |
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Independent variable |
Factor that is manipulated during an experiment. The cause. It won't change - ex: age |
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Dependent variable |
Depends upon experiment and independent variable. The effect. Will change in experiment - ex: score on a test could depend on sleep, studying, ect. |
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Observation |
Viewing or noting a fact for scientific purposes |
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Conclusion |
Judgement based on the results of an experiment |
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Qualitative |
Quality - description |
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Quantitative |
Quantity - numbers |
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Scientific Method |
1. Identify the problem 2. Research the problem 3. Make a hypothesis 4. Test the hypothesis 5. Observe and record 6. Arrive at conclusion |
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KHDaMdcm |
Kilo, hecto, deca, meter, deci, centi, mili |
