Science Vocab 1 - Kelley

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Observation

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Process of watching and noting specific behaviors.

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Quantitative Observation

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An observation that deals with number or amount

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Qualitative observation

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Deals with characteristics that cannot be told with numbers.

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Inference

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A conclusion based on what you know plus logical thinking.

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Inquiry: How scientists study and explain the world based on observations.

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How scientists study and explain the world based on observations.

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Hypothesis

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A guess or prediction

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Variable

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A factor that can change in an experiment.

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Independent variable

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A variable that is manipulated in an experiment.

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Conclusion

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Summary based on evidence or facts of the experiment.

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anti-

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against