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Scientific Method
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Biology
10th Grade
09/07/2008

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Hypothesis
Definition
A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by an experiment.
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Independent Variable

Definition
A factor in an experiment that a scientist purposely changes
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Observation
Definition
Using one or more senses to gather information.
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Inference
Definition
A logical explanation based on what you already know.
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Controlled Experiment
Definition
An expiriment where only 1 variable is changed.
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Dependent Variable
Definition
The factor that changes during the experiment that is measured (data)
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Control
Definition
All of the factors that do not change
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Data
Definition
Information gathered from an experiment
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