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Inquiry and classification vocabulary for Quiz #1

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science   a way of learning about the natural world and the knowledge gained through the process  
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scientific inquiry   the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world  
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observation   a skill that involves the use of one or more of the senses to gather information and collect data  
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data   the facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observation  
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inference   an interpretation of an observation that is based on evidence or prior knowledge  
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hypothesis   a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question; must be testable  
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variables   factors that can change in an experiment  
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manipulated (independent) variable   the one factor that a scientist changes to test a hypothesis during an experiment  
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responding (dependent) variable   the factor that changes as a result of the changes to the manipulated variable in an experiment  
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controlled experiment   an experiment where all of the variables except for one remain the same  
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scientific theory   a well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations  
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classification   the process of grouping things based on their similarities  
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binomial nomenclature   the naming system for organisms in which each organism is given a two-part name- a genus name and a species name  
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genus   a classification grouping that consists of a number of similar, closely related species  
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species   a group of similar organisms whose members can mate with one another and produce fertile offspring  
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taxonomic key   a series of paired statements that describe the physical characteristics of different organisms  
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