Review for Unit 1 Vocab Quick Check

Front

Things seen or measured using senses/tools (e.g. sight, smell, ruler, microscope)

Back

observation

Front

A well-tested scientific explanation supported by evidence and widely accepted.

Back

Theory

Front

Conclusion from observation or experiment results

Back

inference

Front

Point of view influenced by an opinion or assumption.

Back

Biased

Front

A proposed explanation that can be tested using an experiment.

Back

hypothesis

Front

Experiment where an independent variable is altered and a dependent variable is measured, with other variables controlled.

Back

Controlled experiment

Front

Measurable effect observed (data/results collected)

Back

Dependent variable

Front

Factor manipulated in an experiment

Back

Independent variable

Front

Materials kept constant in an experiment.

Back

constants

Front

Group under normal conditions

Back

Control group