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Scientific inquiry
terms | definition |
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hypothesis | a possible explanation for a set of observations |
variables | factors that can change in an experiment |
manipulated variable | variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis |
responding variable | factors that may that may change in response |
controlled experiment | an experiment in which only one variable in manipulated |
operational definition | a statement that describes how to measure an particular variable |