Environmental Systems Vocabulary

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Nature of Science

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The study of the natural world.

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Hypothesis

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A testable prediction.

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Theory

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A well-substantiated explanation.

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Law

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A statement based on repeated experimental observations.

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Independent Variable

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The variable that is changed.

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Dependent Variable

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The variable that is measured.

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Control Group

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The group that does not receive treatment.

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Experimental Group

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The group that receives treatment.

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Replication

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Repeating an experiment to verify results.

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Observation

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The act of noticing and describing events.