Nature of Science

Anything that can cause a change in an experiment.

• control

• variable

• quantiative

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The diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather. (Scientific ________)

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A testable prediction, often implied by a theory

• control

• qualitative measurement

• hypothesis

A value that does not change

The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.

• Dependent

• Controlled

• Independent

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The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

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The system of measurement used by scientist around the world.

The process of making an interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge.

• prediction

• inference

• hypothesis

An observation that is measurable such as amount, height, length, weight etc.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Prediction

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Besides Biology, the branch of science that studies living things

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