Seps Flashcards
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Scientific Method.
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The way scientists study and learn about the world.
2
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Observation.
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Using your five senses to gather information about something.
3
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Qualitative Observation.
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Using your senses to describe the characteristics of an object. Things such as, color, texture, and taste.
4
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Quantitative Observation.
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Using numbers or measurements to describe something.
5
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Inference.
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An explanation of an observation based on prior knowledge.
6
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Hypothesis.
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A prediction based on prior knowledge. Always written in an if then statement.
7
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Variable.
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Any factor that can be manipulated, controlled for, or measured in an experiment.
