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Science 601

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Definition
variables   the factors in an experiment  
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controlled experiment   only one variable can be changed at a time  
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data   the facts and figures gathered during an experiment  
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hypothesis   a possible answer to a scientific question  
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scientific theory   a widely accepted explanation based on experimental results  
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scientific law   describes patterns in nature without trying to explain them  
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scientific inquiry   the diverse ways scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather  
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independent variable   the variable that is purposely changed  
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dependent variable   the factor that may change in response to the independent variable  
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conclusion   a summary of what you have learned from an experiment  
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communicating   the sharing of ideas and results with others through writing and speaking  
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