Science 601 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
variables | the factors in an experiment |
controlled experiment | only one variable can be changed at a time |
data | the facts and figures gathered during an experiment |
hypothesis | a possible answer to a scientific question |
scientific theory | a widely accepted explanation based on experimental results |
scientific law | describes patterns in nature without trying to explain them |
scientific inquiry | the diverse ways scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather |
independent variable | the variable that is purposely changed |
dependent variable | the factor that may change in response to the independent variable |
conclusion | a summary of what you have learned from an experiment |
communicating | the sharing of ideas and results with others through writing and speaking |
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