Nature of science vocab lesson 2

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A factor that can change in an experiment is __________.

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variable

Front

A factor in an experiment that is kept the same?

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controlled variable

Front

Experimental factor manipulated in a study?

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independent variable

Front

Outcome factor that changes in response to the independent variable?

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independent variable

Front

Summary of observations.

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description

Front

Interpretation of observations.

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explanation

Front

A measurement system based on tens and established measures of mass, length, and time.

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standard units of measurements of America

Front

Digits in a decimal number that contribute to its precision.

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significant digits

Front

Average of multiple numbers.

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Mean

Front

Middle score in a set of numbers.

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median