Scientific method and variables review

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The type of data that is non-numerical – descriptive

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Qualitative data

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Data collected from an investigation that is numerical

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Quantitative data

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After analyzing observations and data collected from an experiment, we must

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Draw a conclusion

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Hypotheses can be tested through

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Experiments and Observations

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Hypotheses must be CORRECT

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False

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The use of your five senses to gather information is called

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Observations

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In scientific investigations, data is defined as

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Careful measurements or factual observations

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Of the two groups in an experiment, this one undergoes all the steps of the experiment including the independent variable

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Experimental group

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Of the two groups in an experiment, this one undergoes all the steps of the experiment except the one being tested to allow for a comparison

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Control group

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The variable that is observed and measured during an experiment. It can be considered the 'effect'.

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Dependent variable