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Inference

a conclusion based on observations

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Hypothesis

an educated guess based on observations

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Fact

statement that can be proven

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Opinion

statement based on one's values that cannot be proven

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Variable

the one factor that is being tested

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Data

results of the experiment

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Conclusion

the answer to the question or problem

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Valid

reliable and true

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Independent Variable

A variable that you change on purpose

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Dependent Variable

A variable that you are measuring

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Control

a variable that you use to compare

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Qualitative observation

An observation that describes using your 5 senses. It also uses NO numbers.

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Quantitative observation

An observation that deals with a number or amount

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Contant

a variable that stays the same in an experiment