Unit 1

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Hypothesis

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a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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Scientific Theory

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a well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations

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Scientific Law

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A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions

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Independent Variable

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variable that is manipulated

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Dependent Variable

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The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested.

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Constant

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A value that does not change

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Control

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In an experiment, the standard that is used for comparison

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Quantitative Data

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numerical data

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Qualitative Data

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descriptive data

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Atom

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Basic unit of matter