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Question | Answer |
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controlled experiment | an experiment in witch all the varieables exept for one remain the same |
hypothesis | a possible explanation for a set observations or answer to a scientific question |
inference | an interpretation of an observation based on evidence and prior knowledge |
manipulated variable | the one factor that a scientists changes during an experiment |
observation | the process of useing one or more senses to gather information |
responding varieable | the factor that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated vareable |
science | a way of learning about the natural world |
scientific inquiry | the diverse ways in wcich scientists study the nateral world |
scientific law | a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a set of conditions |
scientific theroy | a well-tested scientific concept that expans a wide range of observations |
variables | scientists think about all the factors that could affect the outcome of the experement |