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Scientific Inquiry

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Scientific Inquiry   Refers to the divers ways in which Scientists study the natural world and propose explanations  
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Hypothesis   A possible explanation for a set of observations or answers to a science question  
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Variable   An experiment to test a hypothesis  
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Manipulated Variable   Factor may change in response to the responding variable  
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Responding Variable   all other variables must be the same  
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Controlled Experiment   Has clear operational definitions  
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Operational Definition   a statement that describes how to measure a particular variable or define a particular term  
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Data   Facts figures or other evidence gathered from observations  
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Communicating   The sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking  
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Scientific Theory   A well tested explanation  
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Scientific Law   A statement that describes what will happen in the future based off of past events  
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