Scientific Method

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A statement predicting the result of a controlled scientific experiment.

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hypothesis

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A diagram showing the relationship between variables

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graph

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An arrangement of data in rows and columns representing the variables.

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data table

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The measurable effect of the experiment; the data collected. WHAT YOU ARE MEASURING.

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dependent variable

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A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience

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inference

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In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment.

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control group

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A method of observation, hypothesis, experiment, and conclusion used by scientists

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Scientific Method

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Facts, results, and statistics collected for analysis

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data

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The factor(s) in an experiment that are changed. The variable(s) being studied.

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independent variable

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A factor that is not changed in an experiment

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constant