PS/ Chem MIdterm Vocab (MS)

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Interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge.

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Inference

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Using one or more of your five senses to gather information.

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Observation

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Observation related to a number or amount (e.g., temperature increase of 5C).

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Quantitative observation

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Observation with non-numeric characteristics (e.g., red apple)

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qualitative observation

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Study of matter's properties and changes.

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Chemistry

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Explanation for observations or answer to a scientific question

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Hypothesis

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Factor changed by a scientist in an experiment.

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manipulated/ independent variable

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Factor changing due to manipulated variable in an experiment.

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responding/ dependent variable

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Diagram showing relationship between two variables

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graph

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Data supports the hypothesis.

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Conclusion