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Chapter 1 Vocab words for the final
mr.hobbs vocab words for the final
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7th Grade
06/13/2010

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Science
Definition
the way of learning and getting the knowledge by the exploring the natural world
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Data
Definition
Facts, Figures and other evidence gathered through observations
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Quantitative Observation
Definition
Deals with number or amount.
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Qualitative Observation
Definition
Deals with description that can not be expressed in numbers.
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Inferring
Definition

when you explain or interpret the

things you observe.

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Predicting
Definition
Making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence.
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Scientific Inquiry
Definition
Refers to the diverse ways in which scientists studythe natural world and propose explanation based on the evidence.
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Variable
Definition
Factors that can change in an experiment must be exactly the same.
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Manipulated Variable
Definition
one variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis
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Responding Variable
Definition
the factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable
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Hypothesis
Definition
Researchers must be able to carry evidence investigastion and gather evidence that wuill either support or disprove hypothesis
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