Thinking Like a Scientist Vocab Flashcard

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Item controlled, changed, or measured in an experiment.

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variable

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When something is ____________, the data can be trusted.

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valid

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Completing more than one set of measurements or observations is called __________.

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trials

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If something is __________ it can be answered through an experiment or observation.

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testable

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Method, tool, or machine used to solve problems:

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technology

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To _________ is to tell what you think will happen in the future.

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predict

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When you make an ___________, you gather info about the natural world using your senses.

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observation

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A _________ simplifies difficult studies.

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model

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During an ___________________ scientists ask questions, make observations, and draw conclusions.

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investigation

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Use your info and observations to make an _______________.

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inference