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Support for the idea that something is
true |
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A conclusion or deduction based on
observations |
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A tendency to favor something;
prejudice |
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If...Then statement. A statement that predicts a relationship between cause and effect in a way that
can be tested |
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The part of an experiment that is
measured to test the hypothesis. Y-axis |
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| The factor that is purposely changed by the experimenter. X-Axis |
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That group in an experiment in which
everything – except the variable to be
tested – is identical; the standard of
comparison in an experiment. |
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| variables – except the one being tested – are exactly the same. |
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The decision made about the outcome
of an experiment; usually based on how
well the actual result matches the
predicted result |
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The process by which scientists
carefully examine the work of other
scientists to look for possible flaws in their experimental design or their
interpretation of results |
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Any information that is collected with
any of the senses |
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| an explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method, and repeatedly confirmed through observation and experimentation. |
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What is A pointing to? |
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What is B pointing to? |
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What is C pointing to? |
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What is D pointing to? |
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When would C be used? |
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| On high power, to focus on fine details. |
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What is the purpose of D? |
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| To adjust the amount of light |
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