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14 Cards in this Set
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Conclusion
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A statement that sums up what you have learned from an experiment and are not necessarily the end of a scientific investigation
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Control
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(setup) Part of an experiment that does not contain the variable.
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Data
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The facts, figures, and other evidence gained through observation
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Empirical
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Based on observation, data or experiment; not on theory
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Experimental Setup
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Part of an experiment that contains the variable
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Hypothesis
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A possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question (a testable explanation)
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Inference
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An interpretation based on observation and prior knowledge
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Law
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Scientific theory that has been tested many times and is generally accepted as true
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Observation
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Using all 5 senses to gather info
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Qualitative
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Data concerned w/ quality
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Quantitative
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Data concerned w/ quantity
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Scientific Method
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(inquiry) Systematic approach to problem solving
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Theory
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A well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations
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Variable
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Any factor that can change in an experiment
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