Earth Science Vocab Ch1

Front

Using senses to gather information and note occurrences.

Back

observation

Front

An item or factor that does not change.

Back

constant

Front

Any factor with multiple values or characteristics

Back

Variable

Front

Group exposed to the variable under study

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Experimental group

Front

Factor changed by the investigator to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Back

independent variable

Front

Test group with same traits as experimental group, not manipulated.

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Control group.

Front

Examining carefully to identify causes or results

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analysis

Front

Factor a scientist observes or measures

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Dependent variable

Front

Explanation of observations/events based on extensive knowledge from investigations.

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scientific theory

Front

Information from observation or experimentation; data analyzed by scientists.

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Empirical evidence.