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Info about the natural world gathered through senses or instruments

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observation

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Term for certainty of data/results in an investigation.

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valid

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Organized scientific study of the natural world involving observations, questions, data analysis, and results communication.

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investigation

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Measurements or observations collected in an experiment.

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data

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Examine methodically by separating into parts and studying interrelatedness.

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analyze

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Reference group in an experiment, untreated by the factor.

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control group

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A factor in an experiment kept constant

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controlled variable

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A statement showing what an investigation revealed based on data.

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conclusion

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A controlled scientific test to answer a question.

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Experiment

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Explanation based on unobserved evidence.

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Inference