Claim-Evidence-Reasoning

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An assertion or a statement believed to be true.

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Claim

Front

Scientific data used to support the claim.

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Evidence

Front

A statement or statements that connect the evidence to the claim.

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Reasoning

Front

The expected outcome of an experiment that is used as a starting point for further investigation.

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Hypothesis

Front

A factor that the scientist changes.

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Independent Variable

Front

A factor that is measured by the scientist and depends on the independent variable.

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Dependent Variable

Front

Data that is not measurable. It is collected using the senses.

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Qualitative Data

Front

Measurable data that is collected with instruments.

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Quantitative Data

Front

Measurable data like temperature.

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Quantitative Data

Front

Non-measurable data like taste.

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Qualitative Data