7th HMH Unit 1 Vocab (L1-3)

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Description of a specific relationship under given conditions in nature.

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law

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Well-supported explanation of nature.

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Theory

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Measurements and data supporting a scientific explanation.

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empirical evidence

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Organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.

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experiment

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Process of obtaining information using senses.

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observation

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A testable idea or explanation leading to scientific investigation.

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hypothesis

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Factor deliberately manipulated in an investigation.

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independent variable

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Factor that changes due to manipulation of independent variables.

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Dependent variable.

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Info from observation/experimentation for calculation/reasoning.

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data

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Visual or mathematical representation of an object or system

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model