Unit 0 Vocab Flashcard

Front

Describing characteristics, or qualities, based on what you see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.

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Qualitative Observation

Front

Measuring and recording numerical data.

Back

Quantitative Observation

Front

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

Back

Inference

Front

A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested

Back

Hypothesis

Front

The part of an experiment that does not change the independent variable (used for comparison)

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Control group

Front

A representation to help people visualize a concept

Back

Model

Front

A rule that describes a pattern in nature

Back

Scientific law

Front

A factor that is manipulated, or changed, in an experiment to see its effects.

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Independent Variable

Front

A variable that is measured and affected in an experiment, and depends on the values of the other variables.

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Dependent Variable

Front

A factor that doesn’t change in an experiment.

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Constant