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a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience

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Inference

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Possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

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hypothesis

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independent variable

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the factor that is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable

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The factor measured or observed during an experiment

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dependent variable

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Factors in an experiment that remain the same

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Constants

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The part of an experiment that contains the same factors as the experimental group, but the independent variable is not changed

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control group

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a representation of a phenomenon, a system, a process, or a solution to an engineering problem that helps people visualize or understand the concept.

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Model

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An explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

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Scientific theory

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A rule that describes a pattern in nature.

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scientific law

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is the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs.

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observation