Essential science vocabulary

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Observation

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Information that is gathered through the senses.

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Experiment

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A test or procedure performed in a controlled setting.

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Hypothesis

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An educated guess or a tentative testable explanation.

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Constant

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A factor that remains fixed during an experiment.

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Variable

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Things that change in an experiment.

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Dependent variable

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The factor that is tested and measured during an experiment.

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Independent variable

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The factor in the experiment that the scientist changes.

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Data

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Observations and measurements that are collected during an experiment.

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Procedure

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Step-by-step instructions for completing an experiment.

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Conclusion

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A summary of the research and results in an experiment.