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Science P3
All 27 Science Words
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Science
7th Grade
10/19/2018

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Claim
Definition
To state as a fact
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Evidence
Definition
Data that supports a claim
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Scientific Method
Definition
A formal process of experimentation designed to find the one and only answer for why something is the way it is.
Term
Science
Definition
A systematic way of learning about the natural world and how it works based experimentation and observation.
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Law
Definition
A statement about how things work in nature and seem to be true all the time
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Theory
Definition
An explanation of things or events based on knowledge resulting from countless observations and experiments from many types of science
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Hypothesis
Definition
A prediction that can be tested
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Qualitative Observation
Definition
Data about somethings trait's, like its shape or color
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Quantitative Observation
Definition
Data that is gained through measurement
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Inference
Definition
Idea or conclusion that's drawn from evidence and reasoning
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Variable

 

Definition
Something in an experiment that can change
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Control Group
Definition
The group used for comparison
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Experimental Group
Definition
The group changed by the independent variable
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Dependent variable
Definition
A variable that is measured as a result of a change
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Independent Variable
Definition
The variable that is tested in an experiment
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Constant
Definition
Variables that always stay the same during an experiment
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Materials
Definition
The items used in an experiment
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Procedure
Definition
The step by step instructions for doing an experiment
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Data
Definition
The information that you observe and record during an experiment
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Results
Definition
A description of what happened in the experiment. Just the facts
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Ask A Question
Definition
Define the problem or issue you want to solve
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Background Research
Definition
Researched information through reading, watching, and listening to media
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Experiment
Definition
A carefully designed process that tests a hypothesis
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Record Data
Definition

 

Writing down and organizing your observations of the experiment

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Analyze The Data
Definition

 

Process of examining information with the goal of discovering useful information, drawing conclusions, and supporting your claims

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Draw Conclusions
Definition
Using the data to say if the hypothesis was supported or not supported by the test
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Communicate Results
Definition
Share your results with others through a written report, oral report, or display
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