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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| science | The study of the natural world |
| observing | Use senses to get info |
| inferring | Explain observations |
| predicting | Make forecast of what will be in future based on past |
| chemistry | Study matter plus how it changes |
| physic | Study of matter,energy,motion, and how they interact |
| scientific inquiry | Different ways scientists study the world |
| hypothesis | Possible answer |
| paremeter | Factor that can be measuredin an experiment |
| manipulated variable | Purposly changed |
| responding variable | Responds to manipulated |
| data | Facts,figures,and other evidence gathered |
| controlled experiment | One variable controlled at a time |
| communicating | Share info about experiment with others |
| models | Picture or image of object or process |
| theories | Well tested explaination |
| law | Rule of nature (law of gravity) |