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10 Cards in this Set
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Observation
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Something you see
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Inference
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A logical conclusion based on observations
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Hypothesis
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An answer to the problem question
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Independent Variable
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Values you know from the start
Example: What is the relationship between the age of the tree (independent variable) and the height of the tree (dependent variable)? |
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Dependent Variable
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Values you discover
Example: What is the relationship between the age of the tree (independent variable) and the height of the tree (dependent variable)? |
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Indirect Relationship
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As "A" increases, "B" decreases
Examples: Increase running/shorter time |
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No Relationship
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As "A increases, "B" stays the same
Examples: Age goes up but birthday stays the same |
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Direct Relationship
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As "A" increases, "B" increases
Examples: Eat more calories become more heavy |
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Cyclic Relationship
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As "A" increases, "B" increases in a regular pattern
Examples: Tides, seasons and weather |
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Scientific Inquiry
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State the problem, research, hypothesis, proceedure, data and observations, and conclusions
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