Enviro chp2 vocab flashcard

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Process of obtaining information using senses

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Observation

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Testable idea or explanation

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Hypothesis

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Logical statement about the outcome if hypothesis is true.

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Prediction

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Procedure to test hypothesis

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experiment

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A factor changed in an experiment to test a hypothesis.

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independent factor

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Group receiving experimental treatment

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experimental group

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Group not receiving experimental treatment

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control group

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Info gathered by a scientist during an experiment

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data

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Linear dependence between two variables

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Correlation

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Collection and classification of numerical data

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