Chapters 1-2 vocab

3. a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
5. is an idea that may be formed from evidence but has not been confirmed by evidence.
6. a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
7. a skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
10. a variable (often denoted by y ) whose value depends on that of another.
12. where you measure the same thing multiple times to make your data more reliable.
14. using evidence from observations and investigations to create logical explanations and answer questions
15. Reasoning involves a balancing act of several elements, including logic, data and awareness of many cognitive biases.

1. a scientific test done under controlled conditions.
2. includes observations and conclusions that have been repeated.
4. By having scientific literacy you will be able to identify good sources of scientific information, evaluate them for accuracy, and apply the knowledge to questions or problems
8. a collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method.
9. facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
11. the action of copying or reproducing something.
13. a variable (often denoted by x ) whose variation does not depend on that of another.