Living Environment Topic 1: Scientific Method

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Observation

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Any information that is collected with any of the senses.

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Inference

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A conclusion or deduction based on observations.

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Evidence

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Support for the idea that something is true.

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Dependent Variable

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The part of an experiment that is changed to test a hypothesis.

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Independent Variable

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A factor that might influence the dependent variable in an experiment.

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Hypothesis

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A statement that predicts a relationship between cause and effect in a way that can be tested.

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Controlled Experiment

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An experiment in which all variables - except the one being tested - are exactly the same.

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Control

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The standard of comparison in an experiment.

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Data

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The results of specific trials or tests completed during experiments.

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Conclusion

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The decision made about the outcome of an experiment.