Scientific Terms Flashcards

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accurate

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correct in all details

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analysis

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detailed examination or study

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conclusion

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judgment about whether the data supports the hypothesis

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controlled variable

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what is kept the same during an experiment

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control group

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group used for comparison that does not receive variable being tested

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data collection

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facts, figures & other evidence gathered through observations

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dependent variable

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what is observed during an experiment

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direct evidence

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evidence that can be observed

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experiment

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procedure that tests a hypothesis

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hypothesis

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educated guess about a problem that can be tested