Science Concepts

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Science

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The systemic study of natural events and conditions

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Empirical Evidence

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Includes observations, measurements, and other types of data scientists gather

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Experiment

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An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions

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Independent Variable

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The factor you change

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Constant

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In an experiment, a variable that does not change

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Observation

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Information obtained through the senses

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Dependent Variable

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The factor you observe or measure during an experiment

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Hypothesis

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A testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation.

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Data

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Measurements or observations collected and recorded in a scientific investigation.

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Measurement

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A description that includes a number and a unit.