Nature of Science Vocabulary

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What is evidence?

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Information or measurements collected from an observation, experiment, or investigation that scientists analyze and record to draw conclusions.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure of steps carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis or answer a question.

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What does valid mean in science?

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

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What is observation?

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Using your 5 senses and/or scientific instruments to collect information about the natural world.

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What is a conclusion?

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

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What are variables?

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Factors that can change in an experiment, affecting the outcome.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is a constant?

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A factor in an experiment that remains the same throughout the investigation.

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What is data?

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Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.