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EMS 7 Science 1-3
The Vocabulary for Science 1-3.
Question | Answer |
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Scientific Inquiry | Refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather. |
Hypothesis | Is a possible answer to a scientific question. |
Variables | A factor that can change in an experiment. |
Manipulated Variable | The one variable that is purposely changed to a test a hypothesis is _____ or a independent variable. |
Responding Variable | The factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable is _____ or dependent variable. |
Controlled Experiement | An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time. |
Data | Are the facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through qualitative and quantitative observations. |
Scientific Theory | Is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations and experimental results. |
Scientific Law | Is a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions. |