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Sci. Investigation

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Scientific Investigation The scientific method is an empirical method for acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of science since at least the 17th century
Research Research is "creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the stock of knowledge". ... It involves the collection, organization and analysis of evidence
Observation Observation is the active acquisition of information from a primary source. In living beings, observation employs the senses.
Inference the process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning
hypothesis hypothesis is a statement or proposition that attempts to explain phenomena or facts. Hypotheses are often tested to see if they are accurate.
Experiment An experiment is a procedure carried out to support or refute a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy or likelihood of something previously untried.
Independent Variable In an experiment, any variable that can be attributed a value without attributing a value to any other variable is called an independent variable.
Dependent Variable Dependent variables are things that are affected by the changes that you make—the results of the tests
Controlled Variable A control variable (or scientific constant) in scientific experimentation is an experimental element which is constant (controlled) and unchanged throughout
Control an element that remains unchanged or unaffected by other variables.
Data Data science is an interdisciplinary academic field that uses statistics, scientific computing, scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems
Conclusion a statement based on experimental measurements and observations.
Analyze to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by analysis.
Data trends A trend describes the general direction of change of some variable.
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