unit 1 exp desighn AZC Flashcards

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bias

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when some one is in favor of something without any good facts.

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theory

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a system of ideas intended to explain something

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testable question

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ones which can be answered through experimental inquiry and observation of the natural world.

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non-testable question

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Questions that cannot be answered by direct observation or by evidence gathered through experimental inquiries

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Quantitative

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relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality.

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Qualitative

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relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity.

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Trials

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a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.

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Observation

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the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information.

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Empirical evidence

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the information obtained through observation and documentation of certain behavior and patterns or through an experiment

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Data

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facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.

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Model in science

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a representation of a phenomenon, object, structure, or system.

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Analogy

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a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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Prototype

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a first, typical or preliminary model of something, especially a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied.

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Hypothesis

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a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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14
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Variable

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not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.

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15
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Procedure

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an established or official way of doing something.

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Precision

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the quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

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Accuracy

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the quality or state of being correct or precise.

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17
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Scientific method

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a method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.

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Control

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the power to influence or direct people’s behavior or the course of events.

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Constant

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occurring continuously over a period of time.

20
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Predict

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say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.

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Infer

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deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Independent varable

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a variable that stands alone and isn’t changed by the other variables you are trying to measure

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Dependent variable

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something that depends on other factors

23
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Manipulated variable

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the factor or condition that is purposely changed by the scientist.

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Responding variable

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the part of an experiment that a scientists measures and observes closely for a change or a response

25
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Sample size

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the number of observations or individuals included in a study or experiment.

25
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Validity

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the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency.

25
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Trends in data

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A trend is a general change in one variable compared to another over a period of time

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Correlation

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a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

27
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Variability

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lack of consistency or fixed pattern; liability to vary or change.

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Mass

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a coherent, typically large body of matter with no definite shape.

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Volume

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the amount of space occupied by any three-dimensional solid

30
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Weight

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a body’s relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing.

31
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Percent

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a rate, number, or amount in each hundred. 80%

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Rate

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a measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity or measure.

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Ratio

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the relationship or comparison between two numbers of the same unit to check how bigger is one number than the other one.

33
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Line graph

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A line graph is a graphical display of information that changes continuously over time

34
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Bar graph

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A bar graph is a graphical representation of information. It uses bars that extend to different heights to depict value

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Pie graph

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A pie chart is a graphical representation technique that displays data in a circular-shaped graph.

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Scatterplot

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uses dots to represent values for two different numeric variables.

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Claim

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state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

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Evidence

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the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

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Reason

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a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.