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Scientific
Scientific Method Vocab
Term | Definition |
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science | a way of learning about the natural world and the knowledge gained through that process. |
scientific inquiry | the diverce ways in which scientists explore problems and seek to answer questions about the natural world. |
observation | using all 5 senses to gather information. |
inference | an interpretation based on observation and prior knowledge. |
hypothesis | a possible explantion for a set of observations or an answer to scientific question. |
controlled experiment | an experiment in which all factors except one are kept constant. |
variable | any factor that can change in an experiment. |
manipulated variable |