Unit 1 Nature of Science

Front

An idea that can be tested by an experiment or an observation

Back

Hypothesis

Front

A statement that tells what an investigation showed, based on observations and data

Back

Conclusion

Front

Using facts to explain why something happens

Back

Reasoning

Front

Something based on good reason

Back

Valid

Front

To state an idea about what will happen in the future

Back

Predict

Front

The variable that you have control over, what you can choose to manipulate. It will affect the dependent variable.

Back

Independent Variable

Front

What will be measured and what is affected during the experiment. It responds to the independent variable.

Back

Dependent Variable

Front

The condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact

Back

Accurate

Front

The quality of being very exact and correct

Back

Precision

Front

Facts that can be analyzed or used in an effort to gain knowledge or make decisions; information

Back

Data