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Unit 1 Vocabulary
Scientific Inquiry vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| variable | Any factor in an experiment that can have more than 1 value. |
| independent variable | factors that the scientist changes on purpose, what is being tested |
| dependent variables | the factor that is measured or observed during an experiment. |
| controls | factors that remain the same in an experiment |
| scientific inquiry | a process that uses skills and tools to answer a question |
| data | measurements and observations collected during experiments |
| hypothesis | a possible explanation about an observation that can be tested, an if, then statement |
| conclusion | a summary of information gained from testing a hypothesis |
| fair experiment | 1 independent variable, 1 dependent variable, many controls |
| observation | using 1 or more of your senses to gather information |
| prediction | an guess about what might happen next in a sequence of events. |
| inference | an educated guess based on observations made |