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Dependent Variable |
The variable in a specific experiment that is affected by another variable, called the independent variable. |
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Evidence |
Any type of data that may be used to test a hypothesis. |
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Experiment |
Special type of scientific investigation that is performed under controlled conditions. |
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Hypothesis |
Possible answer to a scientific question; must be falsifiable. |
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Independent Variable |
The variable in a scientific experiment that is manipulated by the researcher to investigate its effects on another variable, called the dependent variable. |
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Model |
Representation of part of the real world. |
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Observation |
Anything that is detected with the senses. |
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Science |
Distinctive way of gaining knowledge about the natural world that tries to answer questions with evidence and logic. |
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Scientific Investigation |
Plan for asking questions and testing possible answers. |
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Scientific Theory |
Broad explanation that is widely accepted as true because it is supported by a great deal of evidence. |
