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| the variable that the experimenter changes on purpose; the variable that is manipulated in some way. |
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| the variable that responds to the change that was made; the results or data collected. |
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| an explanation or interpretation of an observation. |
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| quantitative data/observation |
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using measuring tools and or numbers;
The "N" means Numbers! |
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| qualitative data/observation |
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using the 5 senses to collect information;
The "L" means look or listen! |
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| performing an experiment the same exact way (a number of times) to eliminate errors. |
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| repeating numbers in a set of data. |
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| the middle number in a set of data (after they are ordered). |
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| the group that received NO special treatment in an experiment. |
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| experimental or test group |
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| the group that receives treatment or that is changed in some way in an experiment. |
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