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Data
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The facts, figures, and other evidence collected in an experiment.
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Hypothesis
Definition
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answers to scientific question; must be testable.
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Manipulated variable
Definition
The one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment; also called independant variable.
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Observation
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The process of using one or more senses to gather information.
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Responding variable
Definition
The factor that changes as a result of changes to he manipulated variable in an experiment.
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Theory
Definition
a particular conception or view of something to be done or of the method of doing it; a system of rules or principles.
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Scientific Method
Definition
a method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data are gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.
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Experiment
Definition
a test, trial, or tentative procedure; an act or operation for the purpose of discovering something unknown or of testing a principle, supposition, etc
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