Ohio Science Fusion - Unit 1 (Grade 7)

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SCIENCE

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The systemic study of natural events and conditions.

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EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE

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The observations, measurements, and other types of data that people gather and test to support and evaluate scientific explanations. Proof of the science being correct.

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EXPERIMENT

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An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.

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OBSERVATION

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The process of obtaining information by using the senses; the information obtained by using the senses.

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HYPOTHESIS

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A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation.

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INDEPENDENT VARIABLE

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In a scientific investigation, the factor that is deliberately manipulated.

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DEPENDENT VARIABLE

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In a scientific investigation, the factor that changes as a result of manipulation of one or more independent variables.

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DATA

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Information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating or reasoning.

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CONSTANT

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A condition or factor that is assumed to have one value, or remain unchanged, throughout a particular investigation.

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VARIABLE

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Any factor that can change in an experiment, observation, or model.