science Mrs. Wachter Flashcards
1
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hypothesis
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a statement that can be tested
2
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archaeology
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the study of the cultural remains of ancient people
3
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independent variable
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the one factor you can change in an experiment
4
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science
A
the process of understanding the world
5
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dependent variable
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the factor being measured in an experiment
6
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technology
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the use of scientific technology which is used to make life easier
7
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constant
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the factors in an experiment that stay the same
8
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scientific method
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step by step procedures of scientific problem solving
9
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control
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a standard used for comparison
10
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observation
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bits of information you gather with your senses
11
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inference
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a conclusion about an observation
