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Term | Definition |
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Scientific Inquiry | Different ways scientist study the natural world |
Hypothesis | A possible answer to a scientific question and/or explanation for a set of observations |
Parameter | A factor that can be measured in a experiment |
Manipulated Variable | The only one variable parameter that is purposely changed |
Responding Variable | The variable that is expected to happen because of the manipulated variable |
Controlled experiment | An investigation in witch only on parameter is manipulated at a time |
Data | Fact figures and other evidence gathered through observations |
Communicating | Sharing ideas and conclusions with other through writing and speaking |
Model | picture diagram, computer image, or other representation of an object or process |
Scientfic theory | A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations |
Scientific law | A statement that describes what scientist expect to happen every time under a set of conditions |