Big Ideas 1 & 2 Vocab Review

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What is evidence?

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Information, such as observations or measurements, that can be tested and verified.

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What does it mean to analyze something?

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To examine carefully in order to fully understand it.

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What is a control group in an experiment?

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The group in an experiment that serves as a comparison to the test group; untreated by the factor being tested.

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What is an observation?

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A statement based on what you see, such as 'The boy has injuries to his knees.'

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What is an outcome variable?

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The variable that is being measured to determine if there is a difference in the control group and the test group.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about what you think will happen in an experiment.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can be changed or controlled in order to test a hypothesis.

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What is a scientific test?

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A study carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific question.

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What is data?

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Measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary of the results of an experiment that explains what the data means.