Unit 1 Lesson 3 Vocabulary Flashcards

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summarize

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To briefly explain the main points of something in your own words.

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Inference

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A logical conclusion or educated guess based on observations and prior knowledge.

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Analyze

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 To carefully examine information, data, or details to understand something better.

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Scientific Investigation

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A process scientists use to ask questions, test ideas, and learn about the world.

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Experiment

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A test done to find out if an idea is correct by following steps and making observations.

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What is it called when you use your senses (seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, or tasting) to notice and learn about something?

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Observation

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What is a possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question? It can be tested and written as an “If…then” statement.

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Hypothesis

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What is a factor in an experiment that stays the same and does not change, ensuring a fair test?

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constant

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What is the variable that is measured by the scientist and changes as a result of the independent variable?

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dependent variable

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What is the variable that is tested and changed by the scientist?

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independent variable