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6th grade runyon
science
Question | Answer |
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definition of INDEPENDENT (MANIPULATED) VARIABLE? | variables that you purposely change and test |
definition of VARIABLE? | factors that can change |
definition of SCIENCE? | a systematic study of natural events and conditions |
definition of INFERENCE? | when you gather info. and put it together to make an estimated guess what might happen next |
what is the definition of QUANTITATIVE OBSERVATIONS? | a statement WITH numbers |
what is the definition of QUALITATIVE OBSERVATIONS? | a statement with NO numbers |
what is the definition of OBSERVATION? | the process of OBTAINING info. and using your five senses (touch, taste, smell, look, hear.) |
DEPENDENT (RESPONDING) VARIABLE? | the factor that may change as a result of independent variables |
CLAIM? | a conclusion that answers an original question |
EVIDENCE? | the scientific data that supports the claim |
REASONING? | a justification that shows why the data count as evidence to support the claim |