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Physical Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scientific Inquiry | Studying world different ways |
| Hypothesis | Possible answer to a question |
| Parameter | Factor measured in experiment |
| Manipulated Variable | Purposely changed variable |
| Responding Variable | Variable expected to change |
| Controlled Experiment | One manipulated at a time |
| Data | Facts, figures gathered |
| Communicating | Sharing ideas and conclusions through speaking/writing |
| Model | Representation of object or process |
| Scientific Theory | Explanation for observations |
| Scientific Law | Describes what's expected |
| Science | The study of the natural world |
| Observing | Using 1 or more senses to gather information |
| Predicting | Making a forecast based on past experiences and evidence |
| Inferring | Guessing based on reasoning on what you already know |
| Chemistry | Study of properties of matter and how matter changes |
| Physics | Study of matter, energy, motion, and forces and how they interact |