Scientific Terms Flashcards

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Advantage

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A characteristic of a model that s usefull or helpful.

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Control

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In an experiment, the standard that is used for comparison.

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Criteria

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Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

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Experimental Investigation

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A method of scientific inquiry involving the testing of a hypothesis through controlled experiments.

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Hypothesis

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, serving as a starting point for further investigation.

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Limitations

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Factors that restrict the scope of an experiment or study.

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Variable

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An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change.

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Data Discovery

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The process of collecting and analyzing data to gain insights and find patterns.

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Fair Test

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An experiment where only the independent variable is changed to ensure that the effect of the variable can be measured accurately.

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Model

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A representation of an object, system, or concept that is used to describe and predict its behavior.