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Chapter 1 Science
Lesson 3 Scientific Inquiry
Term | Definition |
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Scientific Inquiry | to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather |
Hypothesis | is a possible answer to a scientific question |
Variable | factors that can change in an experiment |
Manipulated Variable (independent) | the one variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis |
Responding Variable (dependent) | that factor that may change in response to the manipulated faviaable |
Controlled Experiment | an experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time |
Data | the facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through qualitative and quantitative observations |
Scientific Theory | is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations and experimental results |
Scientific Law | is a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions |