Unit 1 Voc- Experimental Design Flashcards

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testable question

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Something that can be tested or proven through experimentation or observation

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non-testable question

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not capable of being tested

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Quantitative

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of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity

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Qualitative

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the characteristics or features of something, rather than its quantity

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Trials

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trying something to if it works or o get the best version of it

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Observation

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the act of careful watching and listening

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Empirical evidence

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any information you can collect through the processes of observation or investigation

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Data

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a collection of information that is gathered by observation, questioning or measurement

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Model is science

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where scientists represent something in the real world In a way that makes it easier to understand, or make predictions

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Analogy

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a comparison between two items based on a similar characteristic or feature

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Prototype

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the original model of which something is patterned

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Hypothesis

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an educated guess, or a guess you make based on information you already know

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Procedure

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a series of steps that must be taken to do something

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Variable

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a quantity that can change or vary, taking on different values

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Precision

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the quality or state of being precise

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Accuracy

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free from mistakes especially as the result of care

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Scientific method

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the process scientists follow to solve problems

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Control

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to exercise restraining or directing the influence over

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Constant

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to go on without pause

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Predict

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to declare in advance

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Infer

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to make facts based on information

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Independent variable

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

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Dependent variable

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something that depends on other factors

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Manipulated variable

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something that is changed on purpose in an experiment

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Responding variable
a measurement that can change because of a change(s) of input data
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Sample size
the number of observations or individuals included in a study or experiment
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Validity
the quality or state of being valid
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Trends in data
a change over time
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Correlation
there is a relationship between two or more variables
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Variability
the tendency to shift or change - of being "variable"
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Mass
the amount of matter or substance that makes up an object
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Volume
the amount of space an object takes up
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Weight
the quality of being heavy
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Percent
out of 100
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Rate
a ratio of two measurements using different units
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Ratio
compares one thing to another thing
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Line graph
a plot of data points that are connected with a line
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Bar graph
to show how something changes over time or compares items
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Pie graph
a circular graph that is divided into sections that are proportional to the data they represent
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Scatter plot
a graph of points that show the relationship between two sets of data
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Claim
express your right to something
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Evidence
something that is used to support an argument
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Reason
a statement or fact that explains why something is the way it is
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Theory
a group of linked ideas intended to explain something
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Bias
our perception of the way things are or should be, even if it's not accurate