Scientific Concepts Flashcards

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Inference

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A conclusion that is reached based on known facts or evidence.

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Scientific Process

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A series of steps that involve making hypotheses, carrying out a controlled experiment, collecting data, analyzing data, and stating a conclusion.

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Qualitative Data

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Information collected in the form of words to describe what is observed in an experiment; no numbers.

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Quantitative Data

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Information collected that can be counted or measured in numerical values.

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Conclusion

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A statement that tells what an investigation or experiment showed, based upon observations and data.

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Prediction

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A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events; identifying what might happen if a hypothesis were true.

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Control Group

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A group in an experiment that is treated the same as an experimental group but doesn’t get the experimental treatment.

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Controlled Variables

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All the variables that are kept the same throughout testing to not influence the outcome.

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Dependent Variable

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The factor that is being measured or observed in an experiment.

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Experiment

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A test conducted under controlled conditions to determine a relationship.