Science Ch 2 Vocabulary

2. model, A conceptual model that provides a systematic process for making decisions
4. The process of obtaining information by using the senses; the information obtained by using the senses
5. model, A verbal or graphical explanation for how a system works or is organized
10. A factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypothesis
11. model, One or more equations that represent the way a system or process works
12. Any pieces of information acquired through observation and experimentation
14. The collection and classification of data that are in the form of numbers
16. A pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept
17. group, A group that is identical to a control group except for one factor and that is compared to the control group

1. The likelihood that a possible future event will occur in any given instance of the event
2. The relative arrangement of the members of a statistical population, typ. Shown in a graph
3. A linear dependence between two variables (There is a Relationship)
5. group, A group serves as a standard of comparison with another group to which the control group is identical except for one factor
6. A procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to discover, demonstrate, or test a fact, theory, or general truth
7. A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation; typ. In the format of an IF, THEN statement
8. The probability of an unwanted outcome
9. A statement made in advance that expresses the results that will be obtained from testing a hypothesis if the hypothesis is supported; the expected outcome if a hypothesis is accurate
13. Principles or standards that an individual considers to be important
14. The group of individuals or events selected to represent a statistical population
15. The number obtained by adding up the data for a given characteristic and dividing the sum by the number of individuals