Science Investigation Terms

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Investigation

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Procedure to observe, study, or test something

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Science

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Study of the natural world; involves observations and investigations

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Evidence

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Information collected during a scientific investigation

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Opinion

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Belief or judgement not supported by evidence

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Observation

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Information collected using the senses

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Model

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Used to investigate things too big or complex; can be physical or simulated

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Controlled Experiment

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Investigation with all conditions controlled to test a hypothesis

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Variable

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Any condition that can be changed in an experiment

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Hypothesis

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Testable statement explaining what can happen in an investigation