Scientific Terminology

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accuracy

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the quality of being near to the true value

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assumption

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a hypothesis that is taken for granted

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bias

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a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue

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chart

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a visual display of data or information

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constant

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a quantity that does not vary

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control

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a standard against which other conditions can be compared

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data

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a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

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empirical

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derived from experiment and observation rather than theory

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evidence

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knowledge on which to base belief

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experiment

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the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation