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Scientific Inquiry V
A list of vocabulary important in our study of Scientific Inquiry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| problem | A question to be considered, solved or answered. |
| observation | An observation is the act of noting and recording something with instruments. |
| hypothesis | A hypothesis is an educated guess you believe is the answer to the problem. |
| experiment | An experiment is a test under controlled conditions that is made to demonstrate a known truth, or examine the validity of a hypothesis. |
| conclusion | A conclusion is the result or outcome of an act or process. |
| theory | Something that is believed to be true based on limited information or knowledge. |
| variable | Something that changes. |
| inquiry | A close examination of something in the hopes of finding the truth. |
| scientific method | The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. |
| evaluate | To examine or judge carefully |
| vary | To change or be inconsistent |
| resources | Things that can be used for support or help. |