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Physical Science
Term | Definition |
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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 |