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| includes various methods and procedures that scientist use to answer questions and solve problems |
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| when you gather information using any of your five senses |
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| a statement that can be tested by conducting a controlled experiment |
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| an investigation that test only one factor at a time |
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| a factor that changes during an investigation |
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| a variable that a scientist keeps the same throughout an investigation |
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| the factor that a scientist changes during an investigation |
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| the change that occurs in response to a change in the independent variable |
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| observations or measurements that are made during a controlled experiment |
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| types of information by observations, and can be explained with words |
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| types of information by observations, and can be explained with numbers |
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| data put into charts, tables or graphs |
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| to interpret and evaluate data be breaking it down into its elements |
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| a data based decision to accept or reject a hypothesis |
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| a logical conclusion based on evidence |
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| proof or information on which a conclusion can be based |
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| to estimate or infer data beyond a given set of data |
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| a statement about what will happen in the future |
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| to share your results of experiments with others around the world |
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| a representation of an object or a system |
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| a comparison between two similar things or events |
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| the relationship between two quantities |
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| the size of the model parts are in consistent ratio to the sizes of the parts in the real object |
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| a restriction on the usefulness of a model |
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| a widely accepted scientific explanation for something that happens in nature |
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| an opinion or a point of view that is highly personal based on a belief that is not supported by evidence |
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| describes how alike the results of an experiment are when reproduced by different scientists using the same method and substance |
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| a statement about what a product can do |
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| evidence acquired through direct observation in a controlled experiment |
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| an attitude of questioning or doubt |
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| includes analyzing, reviewing, and critiquing explanations you come across before you accept the explanation as fact |
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