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Sci. Investigations

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The process by which scientists ask questions and then look for answers Scientific Process
A testable question that can be answered through scientific investigation and the collection of data Scientific Question
Something you notice. Information you gather with your senses - sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste Observation
The variable changed by the scientist (only one thing changed on purpose in the experiment). This variable always goes on the X-axis of a graph. Independent (Manipulated) Variable
a possible answer to a scientific question - Sometimes written as "If....Then..." statements Hypothesis
Things that are kept the same - they are kept the same so that they do not affect the outcome of the experiment Controlled Variables/ Constants
What you measure in an experiment. This always goes on the Y-axis of a graph. Dependent Variable (Responding variable)
The number of variables that should be tested during a controlled experiment one
Facts, figures and information collected through observation Data
An observable event that sparks curiosity. This may lead you to create a scientific question. Phenomena
The amount of times you repeat an experiment Trials
An explanation of what your data from the investigation shows Conclusion
A one sentence statement that answers your scientific question. Claim
An explanation of the data (usually numbers) that supports your claim Evidence
Explains “how” or “why” the experimental results turned out the way it did. Includes the scientific reason for the results. Reasoning
Skills needed to answer a scientific question. Examples: arguing from evidence, analyzing data, asking questions, etc) Science and Engineering Practices
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