Science Vocab 1

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independent variable

Is the factor that deliberately changed

dependent variable

is the factor that changes because of the independent variable

controlled variable

the element that is constant and unchanged throughout

conclusion

the summary of the result of an experiment

empirical evidence

knowledge obtained by senses

repition

when the same scientist repeats the same experiment in the same place

replication

when a different scientist does the same experiment in a different place

inference

is an idea or conclusion that's drawn from evidence and reasoning

hypothesis

a testable explanation that leads to an investigation.