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Science Inquiry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Variable | a factor that can influence the outcome of an experiment |
| Independent Variable | aka the manipulated variable. The variable that the experimenter will change |
| Dependent Variable | the responding variable. The variable that might change as a result of the independent variable |
| control group | an experiment that you can compare to the test results |
| qualitative observation | Information gathered by using the five senses. (the object is blue) |
| quantitative observation | information gathered by using measuring equipment |
| hypothesis | a possible explanation for a question or an observation ( if...., then...) |
| experiment | tests a hypothesis |
| conclusion | an interpretation of the results of an experiment |
| model | image, diagram, structure, or mathematical expression that attempts to explain a concept or hypothesis |
| theory | an explanation of an observation or event that has been supported by consistent, repeated experimental results |
| law | an action or condition that has been observed so consistently that scientists are convinced it will ahlways happen (Law of gravity) |