enquiry 2 Flashcards
theory
an explanation for patterns that we see in observations or data that is supported by evidence
secondary data
results that have already been collected by another person
repeatable
when repeat readings are similar
peer review
the evaluation of a scientist work by another scientist
model
a way of representing something that is too difficult to display, usually because it is too big too small or too complicated
law
a theory that you can express in a concise statement
arguementation
using logical reasoning debate and negotiation to reach conclusions
audience
the person or people who will read what you write or hear what you say
funder
organisation or person that pays for scientific research
claim
an statement that stays something is true
bias
when the views of an experimenter affects the outcome, or a journalist favours a point of view
journal
magazine which publishes scientific research for others (usually scientists to read )
control variable
A control variable is anything that is held constant or limited in a research study
independent variable
It is a variable that stands alone and isn’t changed by the other variables you are trying to measure
dependant variable
A dependent variable is a variable whose value depends upon independent variable