Think Like a Scientist vocab 2021

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Field of study describing the universe

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science

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Using senses to gather information about the world

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observing

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Description without numbers

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Qualitative observation

Answer explanation

Fun Fact: The rafflesia flower smells like rotting flesh. That is a QUALITATIVE observation.

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Description with numbers

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quantitative observation

Answer explanation

Fun fact: An ostrich egg weighs 3 pounds! That is a quaNtitative observation.

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Attempt to explain or interpret an observation

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Inference

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Steps scientists follow to solve a problem or find an answer.

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scientific method

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Observation includes opinions and beliefs.

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False.

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In an experiment, the thing you are changing or testing

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independent variable

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In an experiment, the factor that changes due to testing.

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dependent variable

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In an experiment, what is measured to obtain results?

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dependent variable