Scientific Method Vocab

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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 (setup)

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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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HYPOTHESIS

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a possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question. (a
hypothesis is a testable explanation.)

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INTERFERENCE

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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 five senses to gather information.

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QUALITATIVE

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data concerned with quality.

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QUANTITATIVE

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data that is concerned with quantity.

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Experimental Setup:

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part of an experiment that contains the variable.

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Scientific Method (inquiry):

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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.