Nature of Science Vocab Flashcards (Ch 1)

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variable

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something that can change in a test

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hypothesis

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statement of what you think will happen during an investigation

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control group

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a standard against which change is measured

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observation

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something you find out about objects, events, or living things using your senses

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procedures

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step-by-step instructions for completing a task

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experiment

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the use of scientific methods to test a hypothesis

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inference

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a conclusion based on observations

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data

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information from which a conclusion can be drawn or a prediction can be made

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evidence

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observations that make you believe something is true

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precision

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the ability to consistently repeat a measurement