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Analyze

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To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelatedness.

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Classify

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To arrange in a specific order or group by categories based on similarities.

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Characteristic

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A feature, quality, property, or trait of an object or organism.

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Inference

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An explanation based on evidence that is not directly observed.

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observation

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Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments.

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Valid

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A term used to describe the certainty of data or results of an investigation or experiment.

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Control Group

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A group in a scientific experiment that serves as a reference for comparison to the experimental group; a group that is untreated by the factor being tested.

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experiment

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Scientific test or procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific question.

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Investigation

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An organized scientific study of the natural world that may include making observations, asking questions, gathering information, analyzing data, summarizing results, drawing conclusions and/or communicating results.