Scientific Method vocab review

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Gathering info about a system using the senses.

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observation

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Predicted solution to a problem?

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hypothesis

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Conclusion based on prior knowledge or info?

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inference

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Factors that change and can be measured in an experiment?

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variables

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Variable changed on purpose?

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independent variable

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Variable changing with the independent variable?

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dependent variable

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Standard for measuring experimental results?

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control

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Things kept the same in an experiment?

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constants

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Type of data from actual measured numbers?

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quantitative data

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Type of data from the 5 senses?

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qualitative data