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19 Cards in this Set
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Analyze
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to study something carefully to look for patterns or trends.
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Conclusion
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a statement explaining the results of an investigation and what they mean.
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Data
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information gathered in an investigation.
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Data table
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a chart that organizes data in rows and columns.
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Density
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the ration of mass to volume of a substance.
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Dependent variable
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the factor that changes in response to the independent variable in an experiment.
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Experiment
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a carefully controlled test of a hypothesis.
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Field study
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a scientific investigation carried out in a natural setting.
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Hypothesis
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a possible answer to a scientific question.
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Independent variable
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the factor that a scientist manipulates, or changes, in an experiment.
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Inference
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an explanation of observations and data based on what is already known.
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Investigation
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a close study of something to answer a question about it.
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Mass
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the amount of matter in an object.
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Model
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a representation of an object, system, or process.
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Observation
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information gathered with the senses.
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Prediction
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a statement about what is likely to happen, based on observations and experience.
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Procedure
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a series of steps to be followed in an investigation.
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Temperature
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a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
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Variable
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anything that can change, or vary, in an experiment.
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