baily science vocab Flashcards
observation
information you gather by using your senses or by taking a measurement
accurate
free from mistakes
equipment
a device or tool used for doing work
hypothesis
a testable explanation for an observation or scientific problem
control
a factor that is kept the same throughout an experiment (constant)
sample size
number of individuals or objects used during an experiment
replication
to complete a process the same way it was done before
variable
factors that can change in an experiment
experiment
the test of a hypothesis
empirical evidence
evidence that can be observed and agreed upon by many people
data
recorded observation by experiments
problem
a question to be considered, solved, or answered
conclusion
a summery of what is learned by an experiment
evidence
facts or data that help one to form an opinion based on observation
theory
a well-tested explanation of some aspect of the natural world
