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Atmosphere Flash Cards
Flash cards on the atmosphere.
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Science
6th Grade
12/20/2011

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Purpose
Definition
The reason for doing the experiment. (Also called the problem or question.)
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I.V. (Independent variable)
Definition
The part of the experiment the author changes on purpose.
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Research
Definition
To find out about the topic before beginning the experiment.
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D.V. (Dependent variable)
Definition
A set of experiments designed to be a comparison, or to show what will happen under "normal" circumstances.
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Hypothesis
Definition
A prediction or educated guess as to what may happen during the experiment.
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Constant
Definition
The factors that remain the same duruing the experiment.
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Experiment
Definition
To perform tests aimed at answering the primary question.
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Control Group (Control)
Definition
The part of the experiment that changes as a result of the indepentent varible.
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Analysis
Definition
To connect and organize the data using charts or graphs before making final conclusions.
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Materials
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An accurate list of all equipment, chemicals, and items needed for the experiment.
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Conclusions
Definition
Final remarks by the scientist making inferences about the experiment and attempting to answer the primary question.
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Observations
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A set of data and measurements recorded during the experiments that contains no inferences.
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