ACT Science Vocabulary

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In science, a data table is -

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A way to organize and display data in rows and columns

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In science, graphs are used to display -

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data and relationships between variables

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In science, models are used for -

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representing and simulating real-world phenomena or processes

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A variable in a science experiment is -

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Factor that can be changed or manipulated

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In a science experiment, input is -

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The variable or factor that is deliberately changed by the experimenter

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The purpose of a scientific experiment is -

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To test a hypothesis or answer a specific question

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In science, visualization refers to -

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Creating visual representations of data or concepts

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In science, a direct question is -

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A question that seeks a specific response.

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In science, an indirect question is one that -

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does not directly ask for information and relies more on inferencing

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In science, interpretation is based on what factors?

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Evidence, data, and scientific principles