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hypothesis
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The guess (prediction) at the answer to the problem, stated in two parts:
"If _________(suspected cause), then _______(expected response)." |
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problem
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A question which calls for an investigation.
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observation
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An observation is the act of noting and recording something with instruments.
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qualitative observation
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Using the senses to gather information about the quality of something...without numbers, such as hardness, shape, color.
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quantitative observation
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Using the senses with tools for measuring and gathering numerical information
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process
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A series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end.
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experiment
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An experiment is a test under controlled conditions that is made to demonstrate a known truth, or examine the validity of a hypothesis.
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data
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Information, mostly numbers with units
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analysis
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A study of data for patterns, error and meaning
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conclusions
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Tells whether the data does or does not support the hypothesis and how. Attempts to explain the meaning of strange data. Suggests improvements to the experiment to avoid errors in data.
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