Planning an Investigation

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Qualitative observations

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Information based on the qualities of something.

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Quantitative observations

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Information or data based on countable measurements of something.

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Data

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Observations made and recorded during an investigation.

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Observation

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A collection of data using the 5 senses.

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Independent Variable

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The variable that is changed on purpose during a lab experiment.

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Dependent Variable

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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Controlled Variable

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Variables that are kept constant to ensure a fair test.

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Hypothesis

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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Inference

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A conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge.

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Experiment

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.