Environmental Science vocab flashcard 1

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A variable that depends on or is changed by another variable.

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dependent

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A variable changed in a scientific experiment.

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Independent Variable

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Explains a verified natural phenomenon through repeated testing.

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theory

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A ___ describes what is always true in the natural world.

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law

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Quantitative research is based on...

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measurements

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Research that explains and describes is .... research.

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qualitative

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First step in the scientific method

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Make an observation --> Question

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Summary of experiment results:

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conclusion

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A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a

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Hypothesis

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Steps used by scientists to solve problems or answer questions.

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scientific method