Science inquiry skills definitions

Hypothesis

A scientific statement based on available information

Variable

A factor that can change

Draw a graph of the different types of data

Animal Models

Used to test outcomes that may be expected in the real world

Non-sentient animals

Those that lack a nervous system (E.g. Jellyfish)

Controll group

standard group where the independent variable does not vary

Accuracy

The closeness of a measurement to its true value

Validity

The extent to which tests measure what was intended

The three R’s of animal ethics

Reduce

Refine

Replace

Reduce

Use the least amount of animals possible

Refine

Minimise potential pain and distress when using animals

Replace

Replace animals with alternative models when possible