Science Vocabulary Chart

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What is the part of the experiment used to compare results?

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Control: The part of an experiment that remains constant and is used as a benchmark to measure the effects of the variable.

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What is something that can change in an experiment?

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Variable: Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.

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A smaller copy or example to help explain something is called what?

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Model: A representation of an object or system that helps to explain its structure or function.

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What are the things that stay the same in an experiment?

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Constant: Factors in an experiment that are kept the same to ensure that the test results are valid.

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A guess you can test is called what?

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Hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?

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To provide a testable statement that predicts the relationship between variables.

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What is the difference between a variable and a constant in an experiment?

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A variable can change and affect the outcome, while a constant remains unchanged throughout the experiment.

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What is an observation in scientific terms?

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Observation: The act of noting and recording something with instruments or through the senses.

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What is a scientific law?

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Scientific Law: A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes an aspect of the world.

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What is a theory in science?

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Theory: A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.