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Core Vocabulary Terms
General science terms unsed throughout the year
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Science
7th Grade
10/08/2013

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Variable
Definition
The factor tested in an experiment
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Dependent Variable
Definition
The variable that changes in response to the independent variable
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Independent Variable
Definition
The variable changed by th eexperimenter
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Hypothesis
Definition
An educated guess or testable explanation
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Mean
Definition
The average. Found by adding all values obtained and dividing by the total nmber of values.
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Data Table
Definition
A hart that displays the data collected in an eperiment
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Graph
Definition
Pictorial representation of data (bars, lines or pictures)
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Qualitative Data
Definition
Data based on a non-standard scale (color, shape, texture, etc)
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Quantitative Data
Definition
Data based onĀ  measurement
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Evidence
Definition
Proof. Facts or data obtained suring a scientific investigation
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Observation
Definition
The use of your senses to gather knowledge
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