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43 Assessment Guide for Educators: Science Appendix D Generalization (do not substitute summary, conclusion, hypothesis): a principle, theory, or idea that can be applied in many instances Hypothesis (do not substitute generalization, conclusion, claim, stance, position, assumption, inference): a proposition or set of propositions set forth as an explanation for a group of facts or phenomena; conjecture that is a guide for investigation Idea (do not substitute theme, detail): any conception resulting from mental understanding, awareness, or activity Independent variable: the variable deliberately manipulated in an experiment Inference/infer (do not substitute interpret, summarize, analyze, hypothesize): to conclude by reasoning from evidence that which is not explicitly stated Information (do not substitute data): knowledge gained through experience or study. More abstract and general than “data. ” Interpret (do not substitute infer, summarize, analyze): to provide the meaning of, or explain, that which is explicitly stated or displayed graphically or symbolically Justify (do not substitute support): to show a claim or statement to be writing, especially using evidence Main idea (do not substitute theme, summary, topic, idea): the most important central thought in a paragraph or longer informational text Meaning (do not substitute tone, voice): what is or is intended to be expressed Permutations: an arrangement of a set or number of objects, without repetition, where order is a factor Premise (do not substitute conclusion, assumption, hypothesis): a basis, stated or assumed, on which reasoning proceeds Prediction (do not substitute conclusion, assumption, reasoning, premise, hypothesis): A statement of something in advance of occurrence, especially on a reasoned or evidentiary basis Reasoning (do not substitute evidence, meaning, conclusion): the process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from evidence