beginning of year Flashcards
1
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the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation
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science
2
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a method of procedure that has characterized science. it includes observation , measurement , experience and testing.
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scientific method
3
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any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types
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variable
4
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a variable you can minipulate or control in an experimental study to explore effects
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independent variable
5
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what we want to do in which we will measure. the variable you change to see if it helps
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dependent variable
6
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all of the variables that dont change
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constant
7
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the independent variable with no or normal conditions
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control
8
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an educated guess
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hypothesis
9
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a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world
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theory
10
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