conclusion: the overall summary of the results of an investigation and their meaning
control sample: the sample in a controlled experiment whose variables do not change
controlled experiment: an experiment in which only one variable is changed
data: the information that results from a scientific investigation
dependent variable: a variable that is changed by another variable
experimental sample: the sample in a controlled experiment in which one variable changes
independent variable: a variable that causes a change to another variable
model: a representation of a result or idea
observation: the act of using your senses to recognize something; a piece of information gathered using the senses or tools
peer review: evaluation done by scientists on the work and conclusions of another scientist
qualitative: a word describing subjective observations or data that are not based on numbers or precise measurements
quantitative: a word describing objective observations or data that are based on numbers or precise measurements
results: the outcome of a scientific investigation
scientific inquiry: the process of using observations, investigations, and experiments to learn about natural phenomena