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New Vocab: Section 1.1
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02/05/2016

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Scientific Method
Definition
Organized set of investigation procedures
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Hypothesis
Definition
possible explanation for A problem using what you know
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explanation
Definition
tests the effect of one thing on another using controlled conditions
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variable
Definition
quantity that can have more than a single value
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dependent variable
Definition
value changes accordingto changes in other variables
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independent variable
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the variable you change to see how it will effect the dependent
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constant
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Factor that doesn't change when others change
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control
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standard by which test results can be compared.
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Bias
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occurs when the scientist expects changes how the results are viewed
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model
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represents an idea, event, or object to help understand.
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Theory
Definition
explanation of things based on knowledge
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scientific law
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statement about what happens in nature &seens to be true
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Technology
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application of science for people
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