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Scientific Inquiry 1
Scientific Inquiry
Term | Definition |
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science | a way of learning about the natural world |
observing | using one or more of your senses to gather data |
quantitative observation | an observation involving numbers or amounts |
qualitative observation | an observation involving descriptions that can not be expressed in numbers |
inferring | explaining or interpreting the things you observe |
predicting | making a statement about what will happen in the future, based on your evidence |
classifying | the grouping together of items that are alike in some way |
evaluating | involves comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion |
making models | creating a representation of complex objects and processes |
hypothesis | a possible answer to a scientific question |
variables | factors that can change an experiment |
dependent variable | changes in response to other factors |
independent variable | something I change |
control | stays the same |
trial | test to assess outcome or performance |
data | facts, figures and other evidence collected or observed |
scientific theory | well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations and experiments |
scientific law | statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time, under a particular set of conditions |