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Cards Term Scientific Method Definition an orderly METHOD for gaining, orginizing,and appyling new knowledge. Term hypothesis Definition educated guess; a resonable explantion of an observation or experimental resultl that is not fully accepted as factual until tested. Term Controlled Experiment Definition a test that is designed to include both an experiment group in which the scientest that only one varible at a time. Term Variables Definition conditions that can change or be changed in an experiment. Term Constants Definition all other variables are kept the same between the control or experimental. Term Control Definition the group is kept under normal conditions and standard comparisson. Term Independent Variable Definition group has a condition that is purposely changed to test its effect. Term Dependent Variable Definition the effect measured from the independent variable. Term Fact Definition a close agreement by competent observers of series of observations of the same phenomena. Term Inference Definition conclusion based on observations. Term Law/Principle Definition general hypothesis or statement about the relationship of natural quantities that has not been controlled. Term Theory Definition synthesis of a large body of information that encompasses well-treated and verified hypothesis about apects of the natural world. Term Science Definition 1.) body of knowledge about workings of nature. 2.) methods used to produce the body of knowledge. Term Technology Definition is a method of solving practical problems. (tools, techniques, and procedures for putting the findings of science use.)