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Scientific Inquiry
Term | Definition |
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Scientific Inquiry | Refers to the divers ways in which Scientists study the natural world and propose explanations |
Hypothesis | A possible explanation for a set of observations or answers to a science question |
Variable | An experiment to test a hypothesis |
Manipulated Variable | Factor may change in response to the responding variable |
Responding Variable | all other variables must be the same |
Controlled Experiment | Has clear operational definitions |
Operational Definition | a statement that describes how to measure a particular variable or define a particular term |
Data | Facts figures or other evidence gathered from observations |
Communicating | The sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking |
Scientific Theory | A well tested explanation |
Scientific Law | A statement that describes what will happen in the future based off of past events |