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Scientific Inquiry
Question | Answer |
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classification | The systematic grouping of different types of organisms by their shared characteristics. |
data | Information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating or reasoning. Data is a plural word; the singular is datum. |
experiment | An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions. |
hypothesis | A tentative explanation for an observation or phenomenon. A hypothesis is used to make testable predictions. |