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Science Inquiry

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Variable   a factor that can influence the outcome of an experiment  
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Independent Variable   aka the manipulated variable. The variable that the experimenter will change  
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Dependent Variable   the responding variable. The variable that might change as a result of the independent variable  
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control group   an experiment that you can compare to the test results  
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qualitative observation   Information gathered by using the five senses. (the object is blue)  
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quantitative observation   information gathered by using measuring equipment  
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hypothesis   a possible explanation for a question or an observation ( if...., then...)  
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experiment   tests a hypothesis  
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conclusion   an interpretation of the results of an experiment  
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model   image, diagram, structure, or mathematical expression that attempts to explain a concept or hypothesis  
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theory   an explanation of an observation or event that has been supported by consistent, repeated experimental results  
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law   an action or condition that has been observed so consistently that scientists are convinced it will ahlways happen (Law of gravity)  
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